ICCO Welcomes Massimo Moriconi as New Global Vice President Following Recent Elections

The International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) announces the appointment of Massimo Moriconi as the new global Vice President, effective 1st September 2024. Massimo, who has been serving ICCO since 2020 as Regional President for Europe, will assume this key role following an unopposed election during the summer and will succeed to the position of ICCO President in October 2025.

Massimo Moriconi, General Manager and CEO of Omnicom Public Relations Group Italy, and a seasoned Communications and Public Affairs Specialist, has been an influential figure within ICCO for many years, representing the Italian PR industry on the Board of Management since 2015 and enabling meaningful collaborations among ICCO and other international Organisations such as the European Medicines Agency and the Council of Europe. Lately, Massimo has been serving as Chair of the ICCO Mis/Disinformation Working Group and contributed to the creation of the “Media Information and Education Pledge” a program uniting different stakeholders of the information society to acknowledge a shared responsibility in tackling misinformation, commit to shared solutions and prevention methods.

The Vice President is a full member of the ICCO Executive Committee, which is responsible for implementing the organisation’s strategic vision and includes the current President, immediate past President, Treasurer, and Chief Executive. In this capacity, the Vice President contributes significantly to guiding ICCO’s strategic direction and is designated to assume the role of President upon the completion of their term.

Massimo Moriconi will succeed Grzegorz Szczepanski as ICCO President in October 2025, ensuring a smooth transition of leadership. In his role as Vice President, Massimo will contribute to ICCO’s ongoing governance review, which is led by the Chief Executive and overseen by the President. His insights will be valuable as the organisation refines its strategy and adapts its structure to address emerging challenges and opportunities.

In response to his appointment, Massimo Moriconi stated, “It is an honour to step into the role of Vice President at a time when our industry is facing both unprecedented challenges and exciting opportunities. I look forward to working closely with Grzegorz and the entire ICCO team to ensure that we continue to provide value to our members and uphold the highest standards of communication practice globally.”

Andras Sztaniszlav, CEO of ICCO, remarked on the appointment: “Massimo has been a key part of ICCO’s leadership for several years, giving him an exceptional understanding of our organisation. As we undergo a significant governance review, his deep familiarity with ICCO and his ability to address complex issues will be essential. Massimo’s commitment to PR excellence and his strategic insights will greatly contribute to our ongoing efforts to enhance ICCO’s global influence and ensure a smooth transition as he steps into the role of President."