Allwyn UK taps ex-Tesco and Charlotte Tilbury comms leads
The National Lottery operator Allwyn UK has appointed former communications leaders from Tesco and Charlotte Tilbury Beauty to head its consumer and corporate comms divisions.
Meta appoints lead for global comms and public affairs
Mace | 21st October 2026 | Moves
Meta’s new global communications and public affairs lead will succeed David Ginsberg, who is becoming VP of products and insights innovation.
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