BOSTON: PAN Communications has hired Jim Barbagallo as SVP for client relations. He will lead PAN's client relations team and work closely with the firm's VPs and directors across its portfolios.

Barbagallo previously served as MD at Morrissey & Company, where he was responsible for client service, business development, and talent management. Previously, he worked at 3Point Communications as MD.

Barbagallo also worked at Porter Novelli as partner and MD for the Boston office. At Porter, he was responsible for client relations and expanding the firm into the Austin, TX, region. He worked with companies such as HP, BMC Software, 3Com, and Analog Devices at the Omnicom Group agency.