APCO has appointed Valerie Pinto, a trusted corporate adviser with nearly three decades of industry experience in India, as the Managing Director of India and Executive Director of Corporate, Asia effective October 2025.
Previously, Valerie has served as the CEO of Weber Shandwick in India. In this role, she built and led committed teams focused on creative solutions for clients through campaign planning and a content-first approach. Applying technology to reframe the way campaigns and consultancy programs are run in India; she challenged the way industries perceived corporate advice and communications.
At APCO, Valerie will also serve as the Executive Director of Corporate, Asia. In this role, she will develop and lead strategic business for APCO’s corporate clients in Asia, in coordination with corporate team leaders globally. She will be responsible for building corporate business across the region and securing new global opportunities. She will work closely with colleagues across the Middle East, Japan, Singapore, Southeast Asia and China. Valerie will deploy industry insights, and geopolitical and trade expertise, to forge meaningful partnerships inside and outside APCO, expanding the client base and building APCO’s brand across the region. The role will focus on integration across Asia developing integrated solutions for APCO’s corporate clients.
“We are thrilled to welcome Valerie to APCO. Valerie’s extensive experience and proven leadership makes her the ideal choice to lead our operations in this dynamic market. Her innovative approach and commitment to excellence align with APCO’s vision and values. Under Valerie’s leadership, APCO’s presence in India and Asia will continue to grow and deliver exceptional results for our clients,” said Brad Staples, CEO, APCO.
