Clarion appoints new SAD

Clarion has appointed Cirkle’s Laura Oakley as a senior account director.


Laura Oakley

With 10 years FMCG PR experience, Oakley joins Clarion from Cirkle, where she was an account director.

Prior to Cirkle, she was at Burson-Marsteller for eight years and before that a regional journalist for Johnston Press.

Oakley has worked with brands including Morrisons and Danone Activia, as well as Mr Kipling, Homepride, and OXO.

Amanda Meyrick, Clarion CEO,  said: “We are delighted to have Laura on board. Her experience across trade and consumer PR for well-known consumer lifestyle brands is a perfect fit for Clarion and our clients.”

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