London, 10 September 2025 – Cognito, the specialist communications agency for the financial and technology sectors, today announced the appointment of Jo Parker as a Non-Executive Director. Jo will join Cognito’s global board of directors, chaired by Mark Smith. Tom Coombes, Founder and CEO of Cognito, said: “Jo’s experience building and leading agencies – both independently and within global groups – is rare in our industry. Commenting on her appointment, Joanne Parker said: “Cognito has carved out a unique position with its global, integrated offering in specialty sectors. She is also a trustee of The Climate Group and was on the board of Park Theatre for seven years.