SEATTLE: Mobile device manufacturer HTC recently hired Sally Julien as global director of corporate communications.

She was brought on for her global expertise and will be tasked with helping tell the brand's story worldwide. She will report to Jason Gordon, who leads global communications and public affairs at HTC.  Prior to joining the company, Julien worked at a self-started PR and marketing consulting firm, where she primarily consulted for RealNetworks.

Gordon said HTC is in the process of growing its ...