01 Dec 2025

Geraldine Jones Appointed as Next IAPI President and Chair of the Board

The Institute of Advertising Practitioners in Ireland (IAPI) has announced the appointment of Geraldine Jones, Managing Director, Publicis Dublin, as its next President and Chair of the Board.

Geraldine will begin her two-year term on 1 January 2026, succeeding Abi Moran, CEO of Folk VML.

Geraldine has held senior leadership positions at Publicis Dublin for over two decades and was appointed Managing Director in 2021, overseeing award-winning work for major Irish and international brands. Publicis Dublin is the most internationally awarded creative agency in Ireland over the last three years, having won awards across all key international shows in that period.

Geraldine holds a B.Sc. in Management from Trinity College Dublin and has been an external examiner on the TU MSc in Advertising between 2020 and 2025.

PRII wishes Geraldine every success in her new role and looks forward to seeing her leadership shape the future of the industry.

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