Meet our new committee members

Meet the PR professionals joining the CIPR International committee in 2024...

Thanzyl Thajudeen

I'm a responsible communications and PR expert with over 10 years of experience in a trio-setting, working across diverse industry sectors. I bring diverse regional insights, and intend to spur meaningful conversations, tackle PR's most pressing challenges and contribute to CIPR International's strategy and activities

Steven Smith

I am eager to contribute my expertise and insights to the International CIPR committee, while simultaneously fostering a greater understanding of the PR and communication industry in Saudi Arabia.

Maria Darby-Walker

I have experience working with listed businesses, in financial PR and investor relations; ranging from SMEs to large multinational businesses such as Rio Tinto, Cadbury and Rolls-Royce.

Anjali Patil

I bring more than two decades of experience in managing communications for global financial services firms in Asia. Having worked in India and the ASEAN countries, I look forward to contributing perspectives from Asia to the Committee.

Kate Hughes

I have worked in internal communications for a decade, for a global educational organisation, specialising in channel management and Agile approaches. I hope to bring my varied internal comms experience and passion for innovation and disruptive thinking to my role on the committee.

Olayinka Elizabeth Edmond

I have over 15 years of expereince in corporate communications, branding and sustainability. I bring a fresh and unique perspective, creative problem-solving and dedication to service as I begin my role within the commitee.

Samuel Osei

I love PR and want to help build capacity and improve the image of the African continent through the power of storytelling. I am excited to leverage my cross-cultural experiences to support the committee and create relevant knowledge-sharing opportunities for CIPR members and PR practitioners in general.