The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) has named Tesia Williams 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, per PCPC.
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"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 with a BA in Mass Media Communications.
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