Porter Novelli names new UK Director

Porter Novelli has announced the appointment of Debbie Spitz as director of its UK technology practice, leading programmes for key technology clients across Europe.

Ms Spitz most recently served as director of external communications for Coca-Cola Enterprises, while prior to this she spent 15 years at agencies including Blue Rubicon and Lewis PR.

Over the course of her career, she has led UK and European campaigns for clients such as Salesforce.com, Cisco, EDS, Experian and Borland.

As such, she can boast extensive corporate and business-to-business expertise spanning the financial services, environment and energy, hospitality and retail industries, where she has advised on communications strategies and issues/crisis management.

Fenella Grey, the agency's UK managing director, said: "Debbie brings a wealth of experience working with a wide range of impressive technology brands. Her background will serve us and our clients well as we build award-winning campaigns."

The agency is among the largest communications companies in the world and was recently named as one of PRWeek's best places to work for 2014.