MUMBAI – April 10, 2025: Valerie Pinto, former CEO of Weber Shandwick in India, will join APCO in October as the managing director of India and executive director of Corporate, Asia, APCO CEO Brad Staples announced today.

“We are thrilled to welcome Valerie to APCO,” Staples said. “Valerie’s extensive experience and proven leadership make her the ideal choice to lead our operations in this dynamic market. Her innovative approach and commitment to excellence align with APCO’s vision and values. Under Valerie’s leadership, APCO’s presence in India and Asia will continue to grow and deliver exceptional results for our clients.”

At APCO, Valerie will also serve as the executive director of corporate, Asia. In this role, she will develop and lead strategic business for APCO’s corporate clients in Asia, in coordination with corporate team leaders globally. 

She will be responsible for building corporate business across the region and securing new global opportunities. She will work closely with colleagues across the Middle East, Japan, Singapore, Southeast Asia and China. The role will focus on integration across Asia, developing integrated solutions for APCO’s corporate clients.