Springboard Communications, the award-winning independent Irish communications agency, has appointed Mark Harrington as Client Director and Sorcha MacMahon as Senior Client Manager, building on a year of strong performance for the agency. 

In his new role, Mark will provide strategic counsel across clients, advising organisations on reputation management and leading integrated communications programmes. Sorcha will support the delivery of campaigns, with a focus on media relations and stakeholder engagement. 

The appointments follow a standout year for the agency, which has offices in Cork and Dublin. Alongside achieving B Corp certification, Springboard Communications was named PRCA Agency of the Year at the Spotlight Awards for Excellence in Communications and PRII Consultancy Team of the Year at the PRII Communication Impact Awards.  

Susie Horgan, Managing Director and Founder of Springboard Communications, said: “Following a strong year for Springboard, Mark and Sorcha’s appointments reflect the evolution of our client work and our continued investment in talent. I’m delighted to welcome Mark and Sorcha to their new roles — Mark brings deep strategic expertise, while Sorcha’s experience in delivering integrated communications supports the consistent, high-quality work our clients expect.” 

Mark has over nine years’ experience across in-house and agency communications roles in the public and private sectors. Sorcha has six years of experience in media relations, digital communications, and stakeholder engagement, working with public, private, and non-profit organisations. 

Speaking on his appointment, Mark Harrington said: “Springboard’s focus on strategic thinking and value-driven delivery aligns strongly with the way I approach communications. I’m looking forward to working with the team to support clients as they navigate increasingly complex communications challenges.” 

Sorcha MacMahon added: “I’m delighted to join Springboard at such an exciting point for the agency. The opportunity to work across a diverse client portfolio and contribute to integrated campaigns that deliver real impact is something I’m really looking forward to.” 

Springboard Communications is the Irish partner of the Worldcom Public Relations Group and works with clients across Ireland and internationally, spanning technology, corporate, public sector, renewable energy, life sciences, and social enterprise sectors. As a B Corp-certified business, Springboard is committed to using communications as a force for good.