The Channel Islands are now home to five Fellows of the Charted Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) after the professional body’s highest accolade was awarded to Mark Oliphant.
Mr Oliphant is Head of Communications at The International Stock Exchange (TISE) and sits on the Marketing Committee of the Guernsey Investment and Funds Association (GIFA).
He is a Chartered PR practitioner and a former Secretary, Vice Chair and Chair of the Channel Islands Group of the CIPR.
Mr Oliphant said: “I am delighted and honoured to have been awarded a Fellowship by the CIPR and join the ranks of many of the industry’s leading practitioners.
“I would like to thank all those who have supported me along my path. I hope that by continuing to represent both the CIPR and the broader industry, I can contribute towards securing a strong future for public relations and those who work in the profession, including in the Channel Islands.”
Fellowship is awarded to members for their outstanding contribution to the CIPR and the public relations profession. There are fewer than 300 Fellows of the CIPR across the world.
Emma Leech, CIPR President, said: “Congratulations to Mark. Your professional achievements and commitment to life-long learning embody the CIPR’s core values. Our community of Fellows act as ambassadors for the CIPR, promoting professionalism and demonstrating best practice across the industry.”
The other Fellows currently based in the Channel Islands are Steve Falla, Mike Sunier, Adam Riddell and William Church.
Mr Church, Chair of CIPR Channel Islands, said: “Mark has made a significant contribution to CIPR Channel Islands, including coordinating our tenth anniversary celebrations last year, as well as representing the profession more broadly in the islands.
“It is fantastic that Mark has been rewarded with this accolade. This further demonstrates the communications expertise we have available in the Channel Islands, where we also have the largest proportion of Chartered practitioners of any CIPR regional group. The example should inspire others to progress along their journey of professional qualifications and Continuing Professional Development with the aim of getting Chartered and, ultimately, attaining Fellowship.”
Mr Oliphant will receive his Fellowship certificate at the annual CIPR Fellows’ lunch and lecture at the House of Lords on 27 September.
