GCI Group announced the hire of Amy Swanson as Director, Public Affairs at the public relations agency this week. Amy brings over eight years of stakeholder relations, policy development and political communications experience working in the Ontario government for a number of Cabinet Ministers including the Ministers of Natural Resources, Community Safety and Correctional Services and Municipal Affairs and Housing. Previously, Amy was Director of Operations for the Minister of Health and Long-term Care and Deputy Premier, the Honourable Deb Matthews.
Dave “The Connector” Forde has been involved in the marketing, public relations and technology industry across Canada for over 15 years in various sales and marketing roles, he launched The Connected One network of business sites which connects buyers to the right sellers. Profectio and PR In Canada covers news about the marketing and public relations industry each day helping professionals advance their career and businesses.
He also serves as an advisor to a number of businesses across the country. Find Dave on LinkedIn and Twitter.