PR consultancy, Weber Shandwick’s newly opened office in Leeds will be led by account director Jame French, formerly the head of PR for Poulters.

French will work alongside the company’s managing director for its Manchester office, Jo Leah.

Colin Byrne, CEO of Weber Shandwick said; “Businesses in this region have all been affected by the impact of the global credit crunch, but this means that now, more than ever, is the right time to harness the power of PR and utilise the skills we have to offer.”