Connect Communications has appointed Paul Beckford to join its team as Account Director ahead of the General Election.
Beckford joins from Cogitamus where he was Director of Parliamentary Affairs and will now provide strategic counsel and delivery across Connect’s client base, including working on their wide-ranging planning and transport focused clients. He has extensive experience in the transport and local government sectors.
Beckford acts as Membership Secretary for the CIPR Public Affairs Committee. He also sits on the APPC’s Management Committee and is a founding member of the APPC’s Young Consultants Committee.
Beckford is joined by recent graduate trainee appointment Charlie Wells, who will play a key role in the delivery of Connect’s parliamentary and political monitoring service, Connect Intelligence.
Laura Blake, Director at Connect, said: “We’re thrilled that Paul is joining Connect at what is a really exciting time for the company and the industry as a whole. His experience and understanding of Parliament will help our clients to hit the ground running in May, and I’m sure that he will become a key member of the Connect team.”
Beckford commented on his appointment: “Connect is a household name in the public affairs industry and I hope to develop my skills and expertise as the business continues to grow and innovate. It is an interesting time for the industry, with the developments around the statutory register and of course the upcoming General Election and I look forward to an exciting year ahead.”