Information Privacy Expert Joins APCO

Washington, D.C. (July 1, 2010) – Tina Stow, former senior director of privacy and communication for LexisNexis, joins APCO Worldwide as a vice president in the Washington, D.C., office's issues management practice, Robert Schooling, managing director of the office, announced today.

"Tina's expertise in managing business risks and opportunities in the information and technology industries will add to APCO's capabilities and be a significant benefit to our clients in multiple sectors," said Schooling.

At LexisNexis, a leading global provider of content-enabled workflow solutions, Stow was responsible for internal and external communication surrounding matters of privacy, security and compliance related to the company's business solutions. She planned and guided strategic communication efforts focused on issues management, crisis communication, stakeholder engagement, regulatory communications, privacy, training, compliance and policy.

Prior to joining LexisNexis, Stow was manager of corporate communication at ChoicePoint Inc., an information and technology company acquired by LexisNexis in 2008. There, she managed media inquiries from national media outlets and developed and implemented communication strategies for multiple business units.

"Issues relating to privacy and compliance are increasingly relevant to organizations of all shapes and sizes and in all industry sectors," said Stow. "I look forward to contributing my background to help clients navigate these complex challenges and achieve their goals."

About APCO Worldwide

Founded in 1984, APCO Worldwide is an award-winning, independently owned global communication consultancy with offices in major cities throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., APCO clients include corporations and governments; industry associations and nonprofit organizations; and seven of the top 10 companies on Fortune's Global 500. APCO offers services related to business, industry and finance; media, public opinion and society; and government and public policy. The firm is a majority women-owned business. For more information, please visit www.apcoworldwide.com.

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Contact:
Elizabeth Wolf
202.778.1470
ewolf@apcoworldwide.com