Joan Wainwright

Director/Board Member at RS GROUP PLC

65 year

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Joan E.
Wainwright is currently an Independent Non-Executive Director at RS Group Plc since 2019 and a Member of the Public Relations Society of America Foundation, Inc. Former roles include VP-Public Affairs & Corporate Communications at Merck & Co., Inc. from 2000 to 2006, President-Channel & Customer Experience at TE Connectivity Ltd. from 2013 to 2019, and Deputy Commissioner-Communications at the University of Delaware, Villanova University, Social Security Administration, and The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation.
Education includes an MBA from Temple University (Pennsylvania) and an undergraduate degree from the University of Delaware.

Joan Wainwright active positions

Companies	Position	Start
RS GROUP PLC	Director/Board Member	2019-10-31
Public Relations Society of America Foundation, Inc. Public Relations Society of America Foundation, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Public Relations Society of America Foundation, Inc., doing business as the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), is a professional organization dedicated to advancing the public relations and communications profession. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. PRSA serves a diverse membership through over 400 chapters, offering resources for career development, professional education, and ethical practice. The organization provides professional development opportunities such as certificate programs, webinars, conferences, and special events addressing industry challenges including AI in communications, crisis management, diversity, equity and inclusion, and ethical standards. PRSA offers the Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) credential and related certifications, supports lifelong learning, and collaborates with its charitable arm to promote scholarships, internships, and research to increase representation in the profession. It hosts affinity groups, DEI-focused dialogues, and recognizes contributions to multicultural public relations. PRSA supports members at all career stages with tailored membership categories, mentorship, leadership opportunities, and networking platforms, and provides specialized programs for veterans transitioning to civilian public relations careers. The organization upholds a code of ethics emphasizing integrity and professionalism.	Corporate Officer/Principal	2009-05-19

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Former positions of Joan Wainwright

Companies	Position	End
TE Connectivity Ltd. TE Connectivity Ltd. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Manufactures electronic components	Public Communications Contact	2013-06-02
MERCK & CO., INC.	Public Communications Contact	2006-05-31
Social Security Administration Social Security Administration General GovernmentGovernment Provides services to the retirement, disability, and survivors benefits to workers and their families	Public Communications Contact	-
Villanova University Villanova University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Public Communications Contact	-
University of Delaware University of Delaware Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Public Communications Contact	-

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Merck & Co., Inc. Merck & Co., Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures human and animal health pharmaceutical products & vaccines	Health Technology
RS Group Plc RS Group Plc Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes electrical, electronic and industrial supplies	Distribution Services
TE Connectivity Ltd. TE Connectivity Ltd. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Manufactures electronic components	Electronic Technology
Temple University (Pennsylvania) Temple University (Pennsylvania) Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
University of Delaware University of Delaware Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Villanova University Villanova University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Social Security Administration Social Security Administration General GovernmentGovernment Provides services to the retirement, disability, and survivors benefits to workers and their families	Government
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Provides health care services	Health Services
Public Relations Society of America Foundation, Inc. Public Relations Society of America Foundation, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Public Relations Society of America Foundation, Inc., doing business as the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), is a professional organization dedicated to advancing the public relations and communications profession. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. PRSA serves a diverse membership through over 400 chapters, offering resources for career development, professional education, and ethical practice. The organization provides professional development opportunities such as certificate programs, webinars, conferences, and special events addressing industry challenges including AI in communications, crisis management, diversity, equity and inclusion, and ethical standards. PRSA offers the Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) credential and related certifications, supports lifelong learning, and collaborates with its charitable arm to promote scholarships, internships, and research to increase representation in the profession. It hosts affinity groups, DEI-focused dialogues, and recognizes contributions to multicultural public relations. PRSA supports members at all career stages with tailored membership categories, mentorship, leadership opportunities, and networking platforms, and provides specialized programs for veterans transitioning to civilian public relations careers. The organization upholds a code of ethics emphasizing integrity and professionalism.	Commercial Services