Tony Hynes Joins Weber Shandwick as Executive Vice President, Technology Practice

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Nov 09, 2010, 12:00 ET

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 9, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Weber Shandwick, a leading global public relations firm, today announced that Tony Hynes is joining the agency as executive vice president in Northern California, starting November 22nd. Hynes will also become part of the firm's technology practice leadership team.

Hynes brings nearly 20 years of experience in technology, as well as corporate reputation, and issues management. He will help lead the technology practice, support major client assignments and drive growth in the region. Hynes will report to Robert Dowling, who leads Weber Shandwick's technology practice in North America.

Prior to joining Weber Shandwick, Hynes was the West Coast general manager of Bite Communications. While there, he managed global technology accounts, including HP and Sun Microsystems, and helped establish Bite's Cleantech practice. Prior to that, he was director of global public relations and corporate communications for Hitachi Data Systems. Additionally, Hynes has experience working globally for both IBM and SAP.

"Tony is one of the most recognized communications professionals in the technology industry. He will be instrumental in helping to drive continued momentum for the technology practice as we expand our client list and offerings," said Robert Dowling. "We look forward to Tony joining the team, further supporting our practice growth and providing his expertise to address key client needs. His passion, creativity and talent will be an asset to both the firm and its clients."

About Weber Shandwick

Weber Shandwick is a leading global public relations agency with a core of 82 offices in 40 countries and affiliates that expand the network to 121 offices in 74 countries, operating in virtually every major media, government and business center on six continents. The firm's success is built on its deep commitment to client service, our people, creativity, collaboration and harnessing the power of Advocates - engaging stakeholders in new and creative ways to build brands and reputation. Weber Shandwick provides strategy and execution across practices such as consumer marketing, healthcare, technology, public affairs, financial services, corporate and crisis management. Its specialized services include digital/social media, advocacy advertising, market research, and corporate responsibility. In 2010, Weber Shandwick was named Global Agency of the Year by The Holmes Report for the second year in a row; an 'Agency of the Decade' by Advertising Age, Large PR Agency of the Year by Bulldog Reporter, a Digital Firm of the Year by PR News, and Top Corporate Responsibility Advisory Firm by CR Magazine. The firm has also won numerous 'best place to work' awards around the world. Weber Shandwick is part of the Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). For more information, visit http://www.webershandwick.com .