Geoghegan becomes new chairman at MRPA Kinman

Brian Geoghegan, the former director of economic affairs at IBEC, is to become chairman of public relations company MRPA Kinman.

The firm was created a year ago through the merger of MRPA Consultants and Kinman Public Relations. It claims to be the third largest Irish owned PR consultancy.

Mr Geoghegan has been a prominent figure in Irish business over the last two decades. He was a central figure in the negotiation of successive national partnership agreements between the Government and the social partners.

Commenting on the appointment, Ray Gordon, managing director of MRPA Kinman said: "Our focus is fixed firmly on the corporate market so we're delighted that Brian, with his vast knowledge of Irish business, has agreed to join us as chairman."