PR firm makes changes at top leadership

Joel Chacha, who has been appointed General Manager at Tell-Em Public Relations.

Tell-Em Public Relations has announced today the appointment of Joel Chacha as the agency’s General Manager effective April 1, 2019.

Joel brings over 10 years of experience in developing and implementing successful communications and digital strategies.

“We are very pleased to announce the appointment of Joel Chacha as Tell-Em PR’s General Manager. Joel’s broad mix of strategy, crisis communication and media relations experience will be a fantastic addition to our agency’s Top Executive Team,” said Tell-Em PR’s Managing Director, Elizabeth Cook.

Mutahi Kagwe, Tell-Em PR’s chairman, added, “On behalf of our Board of Directors, I welcome Joel Chacha to his new position. He brings a wealth of knowledge in strategic planning and business development.”

Joel has spent the last few months at the agency overseeing an aggressive client acquisition through strategic pitches and leveraging on his social capital, to date the company manages leading brands such Procter and Gamble, Glovo, British Airways, Sanofi, Bolt – the riding hailing app and Coca-Cola Beverages Africa.

“It is a tremendous opportunity to join the Tell-Em PR management team. I am fully committed and eager to help the agency continue to execute on its public relations services and operational goals within this region,’’ he commented.

Joel has a track record of success in leveraging the best-in-class communications to help companies differentiate and distinguish themselves and enhance their credibility.

His industry work and experience includes Coca-Cola Beverages Africa, Coca-Cola, Procter and Gamble, Safaricom, Visa, Kenya Airways, Taxify, Direct Pay Online, Weetabix, SC Johnson, Glovo, Bio-Oil, Kim-Fay, Alexander Forbes, Prudential Life Assurance Kenya, Heritage, and Liberty and The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) just to name a few.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from the United States International University - Africa and is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Communication concentrating on strategic corporate communication from the same institution.