Promote PR Appoints Managing Partner

Promote PR has appointed Nasima Hussain as managing partner of the agency which specialises in sport, fitness, wellbeing and technology.

Reporting to agency founder and MD, Sue Anstiss, Nasima will be responsible for the future strategic direction of the agency, which has clients including Polar, Meridian Foods and British Rowing.

Nasima, previously managing partner at Speed Communications, brings over 20 years’ experience in PR and communications across many sectors including health and wellbeing, beauty, entertainment and FMCG. With previous senior roles at agencies including Bray Leino, Grayling and The Communications Store, Nasima has led integrated campaigns for global brands such as Samsung, P&G, Marks & Spencer and Heinz.

Commenting on the appointment, Sue said: “I am so excited to welcome Nasima to the team. This is an incredibly key new role for the agency as we look to the future. The space of active health and wellbeing is becoming ever more competitive, but our experience and insight in this space is second to none, and puts us in a strong position for future growth. Nasima’s focus will be to support the development of our exceptional team and enhance the range of services we offer our clients so we maintain our position as THE destination agency for brands and organisations in the industry.”

Nasima said: “Promote has exceptional heritage in sport and fitness, and I am delighted to be joining the agency. It’s a great team and their ethos of helping people to take responsibility for their own wellbeing and be more active is very empowering. I am looking forward to helping Sue capitalise on her extensive knowledge, experience and connections to drive the business forward.”