Award-Winning PR Agency Appoints new Account Director

21st October 2015

South Yorkshire's leading PR agency, HR Media, has strengthened its team with the appointment of a new account director.

Richard Fidler, aged 37, joins from Sheffield Newspapers where he worked as the night editor for The Star. Richard, who lives in Rotherham, will be working on a number of HR Media clients including Westfield Health, B Braun, Owlerton Sports Stadium, Age UK and Ecus Environmental Consultants. He will also be part of the company's senior management team featuring managing director Martin Ross, Natalie Harrison, Allie Dransfield and Susan Waple. This will be Richard's second spell working at HR Media after previously being an account executive and account manager from 1998 to 2005. Richard said: -I'm really excited about returning to HR Media after a thoroughly enjoyable time at The Star. -In the decade since I was last here I have learned so many new skills which will help me keep the company moving forward. HR Media have a terrific reputation in the business community and I'm delighted to have the opportunity to contribute to its future. Martin Ross, managing director of HR Media, said: -We are delighted to welcome Richard back 'home'. He has a wealth of experience and gives us a vital insight into the modern media environment. Founded in 1997, HR Media is South Yorkshire's leading PR agency. The company holds a strong position in the region providing media relations, digital communications, strategic advice and PR services at a local, regional and national level for a large portfolio of leading private and public organisations.