Jennifer Allison
Jennifer Allison

Jennifer Allison, who most recently was head of global communications at National Instruments, has joined APCO Worldwide’s Gagen MacDonald unit as managing director.

Prior to NI, Allison spent 16 years at Dell Technologies before exiting as VP for executive and internal communications.

Earlier, she did an eight-year stint at Publicis Dialog, counseling global consumer packaged goods, retail and fashion clients.

“Jenn comes to Gagen with an intense passion for the work we do and with extensive experience in M&A, digital transformation and the future of work,” said Maril MacDonald.

APCO acquired GM, a pioneer in organizational communication and employee engagement, in 2023.