Tom Reno Selected to Lead Region and Global Corporate Communications Practice
New York, NY, August 2, 2006 — Text 100 Public Relations, a leading global technology public relations firm, today announced the appointment of Tom Reno as president, North America. Reno, a veteran of the communications industry, will assume leadership of all of Text 100's North American operations, in addition to its global corporate communications practice.
Reno was most recently executive vice president at Hill & Knowlton and general manager of the firm's flagship New York office. He is a senior corporate counselor and brings to Text 100 extensive experience in reputation management, crisis communications and financial communications.
"Our search for a new r egional d irector was broad and attracted a deep pool of candidates with tremendous experience, but we quickly recognized that Tom stood out from the field ," said Aedhmar Hynes, CEO, Text 100." Tom brings to Text 100 a unique blend of skills in corporate communications, client service, operations and business development to help lead an already-strong North America region to new heights of success."
In his distinguished career, Reno has counseled many of the technology industry's most prestigious technology brands including HP, Dell, Intel, MCI, Verizon, Cap Gemini, Ernst & Young Consulting, Deloitte Consulting, Siemens and Sapient.
Prior to his time at Hill & Knowlton, Reno had roles of increasing responsibility with Citigate Communications, Makovsky & Co. and GCI Group. At GCI Group, he served as President of the New York office and North American Chief Operating Officer. During his tenure, the New York office rapidly ascended into one of the market's largest firms.
"Text 100 is a premier technology public relations firm and being selected to lead its North American region is without question the most exciting opportunity of my career," said Reno. "I look forward to joining a talented team of consultants to drive the growth of our business in North America and to deliver the highest level of counsel and results for our marquee clients."
Reno holds an AB in Economics from the Maxwell School of Public Affairs, Syracuse University, where he was also a graduate fellow. He is a graduate of Harvard Business School's Leadership in Professional Services program and the Center for Creative Leadership in Greensboro, N.C. Reno also studied at the London School of Economics and the New York Institute for Finance and is a member of the Council of PR Firms Management Committee and the National Investor Relations Institute.
About Text 100Text 100 is a global PR agency serving companies that use technology for competitive advantage. Named 2005 Technology Public Relations Agency of the Year by The Holmes Report, Text 100 was built organically from the ground up and uniquely offers the dedication of local agencies and the power and reach of a global firm. With award-winning practices covering all public relations disciplines, Text 100 represents leading brands in 30 offices around the world. Clients of the company include Cisco, Fujifilm, IBM, Philips and Xerox. For more information about Text 100, please visit www.text100.com .
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