A MARKETING and PR agency has expanded its team with a new appointment.

Ringwood-based McKenna Townsend has recruited Madeline Cocker as an account executive.

Madeline will provide marketing and PR support across the agency’s wide range of consumer, business-to-business, and corporate clients.

Following her recent graduation from the University of Winchester with a first-class honour's degree in marketing, Madeline joins the team at McKenna Townsend with fresh insights and enthusiasm.

She has a wide array of segment experience, previously working within key roles in the care and retail sectors.

Madeline said: “I’m thrilled to be joining the McKenna Townsend team and becoming part of such a well-known and respected agency.

"I look forward to working with a variety of international brands across all sectors, and with recent business wins and more in the pipeline, it’s a fantastic opportunity.”

Matt McKenna, co-founder and managing director of McKenna Townsend, added: “We’re delighted to welcome Madeline to McKenna Townsend, further expanding our team for the benefit of our clients.

"With Madeline’s recent academic success in marketing, we know that she has an excellent knowledge base to build upon.

"We look forward to watching her career flourish and develop with us.”