SPI bolsters communications team with Mia Freis Quinn.
Press Release Summary:
SPI is strengthening its communications function by bringing on Mia Freis Quinn as the Vice President of Communications. With more than 15 years of experience, Quinn most recently led communications and public affairs campaigns at Hill+Knowlton Strategies. Quinn will lead organization’s communications effort to advance the plastics industry’s pro-manufacturing agenda, strengthen its global competitiveness, and pursue its ambitious zero waste strategies.
Original Press Release:
SPI Bolsters Communications Team with New Hire Mia Freis Quinn
President & CEO Carteaux Completes Senior Leadership Team; Public Affairs Veteran Quinn to Elevate Industry Reputation
WASHINGTONÂ – SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association is strengthening its communications function by bringing on Mia Freis Quinn as the Vice President of Communications. With more than 15 years of experience, Quinn most recently led communications and public affairs campaigns at Hill+Knowlton Strategies.
“Companies in the plastics industry continue to be at the forefront of innovation in manufacturing, technology and sustainability, and it’s SPI’s job to tell their stories,” said SPI President and CEO William R. Carteaux. “With Mia at the helm of our communications efforts, the groundbreaking work of the plastics industry, and its positive effects on economic growth, environmental stewardship and public health, will reach more people and our nation’s policymaking infrastructure. Her experience with and commitment to strategic public affairs will continue to strengthen the $427 billion U.S. plastics industry.”
Quinn, reporting to Carteaux, will lead the organization’s communications effort to advance the plastics industry’s pro-manufacturing agenda, strengthen its global competitiveness, and pursue its ambitious zero waste strategies. She will direct the creation and implementation of a strategic, multifaceted communications program tailored to build and strengthen SPI’s reputation.
With a strong background in both political and corporate issue campaigns, Quinn has positioned large associations, Fortune 500 companies, non-profit organizations and universities favorably with key opinion leaders to advance policy initiatives.
Founded in 1937, SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association promotes growth in the $427 billion U.S. plastics industry. Representing nearly one million American workers in the third largest U.S. manufacturing industry, SPI delivers legislative and regulatory advocacy, market research, industry promotion and the fostering of business relationships and zero waste strategies. SPI also owns and produces the international NPE trade show. All profits from NPE are reinvested into SPI’s industry services. Find SPI online at www.plasticsindustry.org and www.inthehopper.org.
Contact:
Jacob Barron
202-974-5249
JBarron@plasticsindustry.org
