Hill and Knowlton Strategies appoints new tech account director

Hill and Knowlton Strategies has announced the appointment of Andrew Stafford as the newest member of its technology team.

Mr Stafford joins the agency in the role of senior account director and has been recruited from Firebox.com, where he took charge of leading public relations and partnerships initiatives, including communications surrounding its rebrand and reactivation of corporate partnerships.

He is an experienced consumer and technology specialist, having worked for more than 11 years in both in-house and agency roles, and has managed creative campaigns for brands such as Nintendo, MSN and Sony Ericsson.

At Hill and Knowlton, he will provide strategic and creative counsel for a range of high-profile international clients, including Intel UK.

Charlie Morgan, associate director of Hill and Knowlton's technology division, said: "Complemented with a media relations background and a real passion for the industry, Andrew will be an excellent asset for our team and his clients."

The agency also announced the appointment of Niall Callan as a new senior digital strategist last month.