Summersault Communications continues expansion plans with two key appointments
Former head of internal communications at recruitment giant takes on role of editorial director and accomplished editor and journalist joins as senior editor
Pat Sherrington-Blane, the former head of internal communications at Hays Recruitment, has been appointed to the position of editorial director and Gill Sutherland has taken on the role of senior editor for award-winning employee, and customer communications specialists Summersault Communications.
In her new role Pat will oversee all the publications produced for Summersault's clients, which include many top FTSE 250 clients and public sector organisations. ‘Gem', the magazine produced for fashion giant New Look will be written and edited by Gill.
Pat will lead a team of 12 editors and journalists overseeing areas from strategy and client service through to article and feature planning, photography and interviews.
Pat is a qualified lecturer, having taught at both Birmingham University and Birmingham City University where she was part of a team that delivered Customer Interface and Integrated Marketing Communications modules to undergraduates. She also worked for 11 years at Computacenter holding several key positions, as well as working at Somerset House where she was head of internal communications.
Gill has worked on several high-profile magazines including Smash Hits and Just Seventeen, and has been a regular features writer for The Guardian, Marie Claire magazine, The Observer and New Musical Express. She is also a published author of several children's books.
Gail Franks, Managing Director at Summersault Communications commented: "Pat and Gill have very different backgrounds and will bring with them extensive experience in their respective industries.
"Both will thrive within our organisation and play an integral part in delivering true value for our clients, whilst continuously challenging targets and goals to achieve desired results.
"Whilst Pat's knowledge lies in internal communication, Gill's vast experience lies in customer magazines, writing for some major news-stand titles.
"We have a diverse range of clients who want to develop communication strategies that will drive employee engagement. Their appointments are key in helping us achieve this."
