Theo Bertram, an ex-aide to both Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, has been recruited by O2 to become its acting head of public affairs on a six month contract. (Source: PR Week)

Kimberley Witcomb has been appointed by Talk PR to head up its growing fashion department. She will oversee existing fashion clients, as well as growing the agency’s portfolio. (Source: PR Week)

Debra Geddes has been appointed senior director for artist publicity at EMI, overseeing all of the company’s artist publicity activities. She has worked at the music label since 1990 in a variety of roles. (Source: PR Week)

Gary Birtles will step down from his role as chief executive of UK agency Initiative, in order to take up an EMEA role at MediaBrands. (Source: Media Week)