MOVERS SHAKERS
By Adnews Staff
Eric Blais has been appointed vice president, director of strategic planning at Publicis Canada. In his new role, Blais will be responsible for the quality of the strategic product and contribute to creative output. He joins Publicis from Roche Macaulay & Partners where he held the same title.
Edelman Toronto has announced four new additions to its team and one promotion. Freda Colbourne rejoins Edelman as vice president following a two-year sabbatical in the United States. Senior consultants Amanda Furlong and Chris Wright have also joined the Edelman team. Furlong who joins the company's healthcare practice comes from Hill & Knowlton where she was a consultant. Wright joins Edelman's technology practice from Benchmark Communications where he worked as senior consultant. Ana-Maria Mosoiu has been hired as account coordinator joining Edelman's healthcare practice. Mosoiu recently completed her summer internship with Edelman as part of Humber College's public relations program. Additionally, Tanya Wymer has been promoted from account coordinator to senior account coordinator in Edelman's corporate practice.