Farzana Baduel Chart.PR, Hon. FCIPR has been named the 2026 president of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR). She will become president-elect in 2025, having stood unopposed in the 2024 election.
Baduel is the CEO and co-founder of Curzon PR, an award-winning strategic communications firm based in London, and Resident Public Relations expert at the University of Oxford’s Said Business School. She has received multiple awards in PR, leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
She serves as a trustee for the British Asian Trust and Soho Theatre and recently co-founded the Asian Communications Network to address the lack of British Asian representation in the communications sector.
She will succeed the 2025 president, Advita Patel. The CIPR’s new independent chair of the board is due to be announced later in the month.
Baduel said: “It is an honour to be named as president. I look forward to representing members and ensuring the Institute is successful and forward-facing, with a focus on key areas including artificial intelligence and future-proofing our careers. This is a vital time for businesses and I will work hard to represent the voice of the profession as we uphold our responsibility to serve society, continue our journey of professionalism, and get the respect we deserve globally.”
CIPR president, Rachael Clamp said: “Big congratulations to Farzana on being named president-elect. Her commitment, leadership, and global perspective are exactly what the CIPR needs and I know our members will value her vision. I’m excited to collaborate with her on the board next year and can’t wait to see the incredible impact she’ll have on the Institute in the years ahead.”
“It was the hope of the board that the updated role of president as a result of our recent governance changes would bring new volunteers forward adding to the rich pool of talent and energy we have across the 400 amazing volunteers we have today. Farzana is going to be brilliant.”
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