Kaiser Lachance hires and promotes in Toronto

Lynnette Visaya, Ray McIlroy and James DeCosimo take new roles

Lynnette Visaya has joined Kaiser Lachance Communications’ Toronto office as senior manager of its corporate communications practice. Kaiser Lachance has also promoted two of its employees.

In her new role, Visaya is managing public relations programs for clients such as D+H, TD, LiquidNet, FICO and Purpose Investments.

Visaya was previously director of Elevator Communications and was a member of the public relations team at ING Direct Canada (now Tangerine), where she navigated the bank’s external communications during the financial crisis in 2008-2009.

“The deep experience, enthusiasm and commitment to the needs and goals of clients that Lynnette brings makes her a perfect fit,” said Anne Lachance, managing partner and president, Kaiser Lachance Communications, in a statement.

Visaya’s volunteer pursuits include serving as an organizer and PR lead for TEDx Toronto, an independently run version of TED. She has also worked with organizations that foster women’s leadership.

In addition, Ray McIlroy has been promoted from senior account coordinator to manager. He was previously a consultant at Fleishman-Hillard. As well, James DeCosimo has been promoted from account coordinator to senior coordinator.

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