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Edelman has appointed Campbell Hanley as CEO and Representative Director of Edelman Japan, marking a leadership transition at the global communications firm. Hanley took up the position of president on November 1, 2026, and is scheduled to become Representative Director and President on December 1.
He succeeds Meghan Barstow, who has led Edelman Japan since 2020 and will leave the company on December 31 after a 20-year career with the firm. Hanley and Barstow will work together during November and December to support the transition and maintain continuity for clients and employees.
Hanley brings more than two decades of experience in Japan across communications, journalism, digital, creative and agency leadership. Before joining Edelman, he served as Head of Client Experience and Growth for Asia Pacific at Omnicom Public Relations.
Previously, he was Managing Director of Weber Shandwick Japan, where he helped expand the agency’s capabilities beyond traditional public relations to include digital, creative, influencer marketing, content and integrated communications. Earlier in his career, he spent nearly a decade as a journalist and editor at The Mainichi and held senior positions at digital and media agencies in Japan.
The appointment comes as Edelman identifies Japan as a priority market, with opportunities to support both Japanese companies pursuing international growth and multinational businesses operating in the country.
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Rakesh Thukral, Edelman’s CEO for Asia Pacific, cited Hanley’s understanding of the Japanese market and experience across communications, media, digital and creative as important strengths for the business.
Hanley said he sees opportunities to bring together Edelman’s expertise in trust, integrated communications and stakeholder engagement to help clients navigate business transformation and strengthen relationships with their audiences.
His appointment places an executive with extensive experience in Japan’s communications and agency sectors at the helm of Edelman’s local operations. The leadership transition also marks the end of Barstow’s tenure, during which she led the company’s Japan business and contributed to its development across the Asia Pacific region.
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