Skype hires Google PR exec for global communications vp

Brian O'Shaughnessy will join Skype to direct corporate communications (media relations) from Skype's Luxembourg headquarters, per Michael Arrington. Hat tip to Neil Lindsey. Brian is Google's Director, Global Corporate Communications and Public Affairs. Before that, Brian directed corporate communications at VeriSign, policy communications at Network Solutions and the Internet Alliance. Brian got his start as a legislative aide for U.S. Congressman Edward Markey, known for his support of net neutrality and other Skype-friendly policies. P.S. Brian, check out Mousel's Cantine.