REI names VP of communications, public affairs

Seattle -- REI named Alex Thompson as the company's new VP of communications and public affairs.



Thompson most recently served as executive VP of corporate and public affairs in the New York office of Edelman, a global communications and marketing firm.



At REI, Thompson will direct a broad portfolio that includes public relations, reputation management, corporate communications, philanthropy, community affairs and government relations. In addition, he will be actively involved with the co-op's board of directors.