Aimee Anderson will join pr firm DDA as account director, corporate publicity.
The hire was announced by DDA Public Relations executive vice president Lawrence Atkinson.

Anderson will work with corporate clients including Warner Bros Home Entertainment Group, Entertainment One, Hewlett Packard, Halcyon, Atlas Entertainment, Shangri-La, Ealing Studios and the Dubai International Film Festival, as well as seeking new clients.

Anderson joins DDA on May 17 (and at Cannes) and will report directly to the board.

Anderson joins from global public relations agency Porter Novelli, where she worked with brands including Hewlett Packard, Carlsberg, and Gillette.

Anderson said: 'I'm thrilled to be joining such a well respected and dynamic firm, operating in the entertainment space that I really enjoy, and relish the opportunity to help take DDA to even greater heights.'

Atkinson added: 'Aimee's experience and personality made her the perfect fit for our newly expanded corporate portfolio. Her skills will be a valuable asset to both DDA and its clients, and we're looking forward to the new opportunities she will bring to the company.'

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