Valerie Pinto to join APCO in October '25

APCO has onboarded Valerie Pinto as its managing director for India and the executive director of corporate, Asia, effective from October 2025.

Valerie Pinto will lead APCO’s India operations and be responsible for the company's strategic corporate business across Asia, co-working with regional teams and the global corporate leaders at APCO.

Pinto, who previously worked as CEO of Weber Shandwick India, has nearly 30 years of experience in corporate advisory and communications. At Weber Shandwick, she led teams focused on campaign planning, content-first strategies, and technological integration in communications.

In her dual role at APCO, she will be tasked with expanding the firm’s corporate client base in Asia and identifying global business opportunities. She will work with teams in the Middle East, Japan, Singapore, Southeast Asia, and China to integrate solutions for APCO’s corporate clients.

Her responsibilities will include applying industry, trade and geopolitical insights to forge partnerships, grow APCO’s brand in the region and drive business development.

APCO CEO Brad Staples said, “Valerie’s experience and leadership makes her the ideal choice to lead our operations. Under her leadership, APCO’s presence in India and Asia will deliver exceptional results for our clients.”