We are proud to announce that Karina Riera, Partner at AJ, has been appointed to the Global Board of The Worldcom Public Relations Group (Worldcom), the world’s leading network of independent public relations agencies. The appointment was announced during Worldcom’s Annual Global Meeting, recently held in Paris, where the network officially introduced its Global Board and Regional Committees for the 2026–2027 term.
Worldcom brings together 115 independently owned public relations agencies, representing approximately 2,000 communications professionals across 105 cities on six continents. Through this global network, member agencies collaborate to deliver integrated communications expertise and local market insight to clients around the world.
The newly appointed leadership team brings together the experience of long-standing members with fresh perspectives, reinforcing Worldcom’s commitment to continuity, innovation, and collaboration while supporting the continued growth of one of the world’s most respected communications networks.
“The success of Worldcom is rooted in its volunteer leadership and through the membership’s unwavering commitment to each other,” said Todd Lynch, Managing Director, The Worldcom Public Relations Group. “Our #OneWorldcom and #WorldcomStrong mentality helps elevate each agency individually and collectively to make Worldcom the dynamic, impactful public relations partnership it is today.”
Among the key appointments for the 2026–2027 term are:
- Global Chair: Serge Beckers, Managing Partner, Wisse Kommunikatie (Netherlands)
- Past Chair: Stefan Pollack, President, The Pollack Group (United States)
- Chair, North America Committee: Jessica Phelan, President, Vault Communications (United States)
- Chair, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Committee: Caroline Prince, Yucatan (France)
- Co-Chairs, Asia-Pacific Committee: Voal Voal Wong, IN.FOM (Singapore), and Maetavarin Maneekulpan, TQPR Thailand (Thailand)
- Co-Chairs, Latin America (LATAM) Committee: Karina Riera, Partner at Alurralde Jasper (Argentina),and Luis Avellaneda, CEO of Realidades (Peru)
Karina Riera’s appointment marks an important recognition of Argentina’s communications and public relations industry. In her new role as Co-Chair of the Latin America Committee, she will help shape the network’s regional strategy, foster collaboration among member agencies, and strengthen Worldcom’s presence across Latin America.
“I am honored to serve another year as Worldcom’s Group Chair,” said Beckers. “I am excited to continue to strengthen our formidable partnership as we navigate an ever-evolving world; Worldcom provides clients and partners with the agility needed for any communication opportunity or challenge, ensuring exceptional service and results.”
Beckers added that the network, which today brings together nearly 100 partner agencies worldwide, remains committed to shaping the future of public relations and marketing through collaboration, innovation, and a truly global reach.
“Together, we’re not just navigating the future but actively shaping it, among other things by taking the lead in the field of AI, by advising our clients and partners on the new geopolitical reality, and by continuing to develop new ways to keep reaching target audiences in a responsible way. In doing so, we ensure that Worldcom’s global-local advantage continues to set us apart.” he concluded.
Worldcom’s announcement underscores the appointment of an Argentine representative to a leadership role within the LATAM Committee, reinforcing Argentina’s standing in the global communications industry and recognizing the expertise, strategic vision, and leadership of the country’s communications professionals.
