Political Lobbying and Media Relations (PLMR) has boosted its Senior Team with the hire of Oliver Lane as an Account Director from the Department of Education.
Lane will join the London based communications agency from the DfE where he was chief press officer responsible for schools. Whilst there he was credited for delivering positive media coverage around the announcement and implementation of the Government’s package of education reforms, as well as leading on numerous Ministerial speeches, events, school visits and press conferences.
Before joining the DfE, Lane worked in the communications team at the Office of the Children’s Commissioner for England. He began his career as a journalist for award-winning titles in the Archant and Newsquest stables, including the South Wales Argus.
The appointment will strengthen PLMR’s senior team and provide a boost for its fast growing education practice, which already represents academy chains and school trusts in both the state and private sector.
Elin Twigge, Deputy Managing Director of PLMR, said: “PLMR continues to grow from strength to strength and we are absolutely delighted to welcome Oliver to our team. From his in-depth understanding of the schools landscape, to his sharp eye for news, we look forward to Oliver bringing his wealth of experience to bear for clients across the business.”
Oliver Lane, Account Director at PLMR, said: “I am delighted to have joined as high-class an agency as PLMR. I have been impressed for a number of years by their work, not just because of the service they provide and results they achieve for their clients, but their ethical approach.”