MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Ford Philippines’ Assistant Vice President and Head of Communications Edward Joseph “EJ” Francisco has been selected as one of the judges of the prestigious PR Awards Asia 2021.
Organized by Campaign Asia-Pacific and PR Week, the PR Awards Asia are for the most outstanding, inspired and successful campaigns, individuals and companies that are defining thinking and driving the public relations industry forward. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the 2021 awards honors remarkable PR works that illustrate best strategies and exceptional rising stars whose achievements have transformed businesses and brands during the challenging times.
Francisco joins over 40 client and agency PR and communications leaders from across the region who will evaluate entries in over 60 categories. The jury is composed of members who bring the right balance of specialist knowledge, experience, and objectivity.
“It is important to recognize the critical role communicators play during these challenging times of the pandemic. Companies must step up their efforts in communicating to their key stakeholders, and this shouldn’t just include business-as-usual initiatives, but programs that drive change and impact relevant to the current situation,” says Francisco.
Francisco is a multi-awarded communications professional with over 15 years of corporate communications, marketing communications and public relations experience. In his current role at Ford, he is responsible for the automotive brand’s communications and public relations efforts in the Philippines and provides overall guidance and strategy for its corporate, brand, and product communications, social media management, crisis communications, employee communications, and overall brand and corporate message management.
