Personal Care Products Council Appoints Tesia Williams as Head of Public Affairs & Communications
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Tesia Williams (202) 297-1232 williamst@personalcarecouncil.org
Stefanie Harrington (202) 615-6558 harringtons@personalcarecouncil.org
Personal Care Products Council Appoints Tesia Williams as Head of Public Affairs & Communications
WASHINGTON – The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) announced today Tesia Williams’ appointment as executive vice president, public affairs and communications. Williams most recently led global corporate media relations for Johnson & Johnson and brings a wealth of experience in crisis communications and reputation management.
“We are excited to welcome Tesia to lead our public affairs and communications team,” said PCPC President and CEO Tom Myers. “She is a strategy-first communications executive with more than 20 years of experience in protecting and elevating brands, building coalitions and leading large, multi-functional teams in a highly regulated industry. Her extensive expertise will be instrumental in navigating our industry’s complex issues and enhancing our support to member companies.”
Williams previously served as senior vice president of crisis and reputation management at Edelman. She began her career in communications and public affairs in the federal government where she held significant roles at the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. She led communications efforts on critical events, including the federal COVID-19 pandemic response, product safety issues, workforce diversity and inclusion challenges, critical supply shortages and the 9/11 Pentagon attack.
Williams graduated from Hampton University in Hampton, Va.
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Founded in 1894, the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) is the voice and advocate for 600 member companies representing the global cosmetics and personal care products industry. PCPC’s members represent approximately 90% of the U.S. beauty industry and are some of the most beloved and trusted brands in beauty and personal care today. As manufacturers, distributors and suppliers of a diverse range of products millions of consumers rely on every day — from sunscreens, toothpaste and shampoo to moisturizer, makeup and fragrance — PCPC’s member companies are global leaders committed to safety, quality and innovation.