BEIJING, May 18, 2017 – FleishmanHillard today announced two key appointments that will strengthen the agency and build on its success in Greater China.

Helena He has been appointed general manager, head of digital and social engagement, to lead digital transformation for the agency in China. With more than 15 years’ experience working in both local and international agencies, He brings significant brand and consumer communications expertise to the agency. Most recently serving as @Comm Beijing’s general manager, her client portfolio included multinational clients in diverse sectors such as fast-moving consumer goods, electronics, financial services and sports.

Her work with these global brands has provided her with deep insights into the Chinese consumer and rich experience in developing creative, multiplatform activation campaigns targeted at Generations Y and Z. In addition, she has provided corporate and marketing services to leading Chinese companies, helping them to build their domestic profile and business.

Her appointment is a further step in the evolution of FleishmanHillard in China as a digitally-led communications agency, aligning with the firm’s global vision to offer clients an all-round service in the rapidly changing digital and social media landscape.

“As China continues to set the pace for global e-commerce, FleishmanHillard is intent on recruiting high-caliber candidates who can identify and develop digital solutions designed for the local consumer,” said Rachel Catanach, senior partner and president, Greater China for FleishmanHillard. “It’s clear that our clients want more digital capabilities from their PR firms and Helena’s appointment ensures we continue to cater to that need. Helena has an in-depth understanding of China’s digital landscape, making her ideal to be the driver of the firm’s digital offerings in China.”

In other news, Judy Wei has been promoted to general manager of consumer services for China. As senior vice president and partner at FleishmanHillard in Beijing, Wei has proven herself as a leading practitioner, running large global accounts such as the P&G business for MMK+, a specially created consortium of Omnicom PR agencies.

“Judy has shown herself to be an impressive leader and one of the key figures, together with General Manager Jerry Zou, behind our agency’s exciting growth in Beijing. We have made a strong start to the year, and Judy’s appointment will ensure we have the right people in place to continue this momentum in China,” said Catanach. “I would like to congratulate Judy and Helena on their new roles; we believe that FleishmanHillard is well positioned for our next chapter of growth in China, thanks to our strong portfolio of clients and our deep pool of talent.”

About FleishmanHillard
FleishmanHillard specializes in public relations, reputation management, public affairs, brand marketing, digital strategy, social engagement and content strategy. FleishmanHillard was named Agency of the Year at the 2017 North American Excellence Awards, PRWeek’s 2014 Global Agency of the Year and 2014 Asia Pacific Network of the Year, “Standout Agency” on Advertising Age’s 2013 A-List; NAFE’s “Top 50 Companies for Executive Women” for 2010-2017; and among PRWeek’s 2013 “Best Places to Work.” The firm’s award-winning work is widely heralded, including at the Cannes International Festival of Creativity. FleishmanHillard is part of Omnicom Public Relations Group, and has more than 80 offices in 30 countries, plus affiliates in 43 countries. Visit us at www.fleishmanhillard.com.

About Omnicom Public Relations Group
Omnicom Public Relations Group is a global collective of three of the top global public relations agencies worldwide and specialist agencies in areas including public affairs, marketing to women, fashion, global health strategy and corporate social responsibility. It encompasses more than 6,000 public relations professionals in more than 330 offices worldwide who provide their expertise to companies, government agencies, NGOs and nonprofits across a wide range of industries. Omnicom Public Relations Group is part of the DAS Group of Companies, a division of Omnicom Group Inc., that includes more than 200 companies in a wide range of marketing disciplines including advertising, public relations, healthcare, customer relationship management, events, promotional marketing, branding and research.

Geoff Bilbrough Named GM, Patrick Yu Named Deputy GM

HONG KONG, 25 April, 2017 – FleishmanHillard has appointed Geoff Bilbrough general manager of its Hong Kong operations. Bilbrough has been deputy general manager and senior vice president at FleishmanHillard since arriving in Hong Kong four years ago from New Zealand; he became partner in 2016. In his new role, he will report to former managing director Rachel Catanach, who remains FleishmanHillard’s senior partner and president, Greater China.

“In addition to being a seasoned counselor, particularly in the areas of crisis communications, brand marketing and reputation management, Bilbrough will bring a renewed focus on operational excellence in all aspects of the business. His promotion supports the growth of the Hong Kong office and FleishmanHillard’s evolution into a fully integrated communications company in Greater China,” said Catanach.

FleishmanHillard in Hong Kong has also received numerous industry awards for its creative campaign work across a diverse portfolio of clients. In 2015, its excellence in corporate affairs was recognized when it received PublicAffairsAsia’s Gold Standard award for In-Country Consultancy. In 2016, Marketing magazine named the office B2B Agency of the Year (Gold).

“Geoff has been integral to the success of our Hong Kong office over the past four years and is highly respected as a senior counselor, team leader and mentor,” added Catanach.

Before joining FleishmanHillard, Bilbrough served as group operations director and then managing director (London) for Metia — formerly Write Image — a leading global digital marketing agency. While at Metia, he focused on general management, overseeing the company’s international offices in New York, Seattle and Singapore. Prior to this position, Bilbrough was Group Account Director at an agency in Wellington, New Zealand for 10 years. He also held roles in government, an industry lobby group and worked as press secretary for a minister in the New Zealand Parliament.

“Geoff is an impressive leader and superb at cultivating client relationships, securing new business and providing clients with strategic skills-based training and support. His new role is a very natural progression and leaves the Hong Kong office in excellent hands as we evolve into the region’s leading agency,” Catanach concluded.

To support Bilbrough, Patrick Yu is promoted to deputy general manager. Yu joined the firm in 2005 and has risen through the ranks to become senior vice president and partner, and the lead of the region’s financial and professional services offering. Yu has a broad range of experience in strategic communications including reputation management, corporate marketing, media relations and managing international communications programs for financial institutions in the region.

In 2011, he was awarded FleishmanHillard’s prestigious John D. Graham Award of Excellence, which is given to counselors who demonstrate outstanding leadership and exemplify the firm’s values.

“In more than 10 years with the company, Patrick has worked his way up to be the agency lead for financial and professional services in the region, where he has built strong and valuable relationships with key members of the business and financial industry, including media. He will continue to play this essential role in addition to his new responsibilities as deputy general manager,” said Catanach. “I congratulate both Geoff and Patrick as they take the helm at this exciting stage of the company’s development.”

About FleishmanHillard

FleishmanHillard specializes in public relations, reputation management, public affairs, brand marketing, digital strategy, social engagement and content strategy. FleishmanHillard was named Agency of the Year at the 2017 North American Excellence Awards, PRWeek’s 2014 Global Agency of the Year and 2014 Asia Pacific Network of the Year, “Standout Agency” on Advertising Age’s 2013 A-List; NAFE’s “Top 50 Companies for Executive Women” for 2010-2017; and among PRWeek’s 2013 “Best Places to Work.” The firm’s award-winning work is widely heralded, including at the Cannes International Festival of Creativity. FleishmanHillard is part of Omnicom Public Relations Group, and has more than 80 offices in 30 countries, plus affiliates in 43 countries. Visit us at www.fleishmanhillard.com.

About Omnicom Public Relations Group
Omnicom Public Relations Group is a global collective of three of the top global public relations agencies worldwide and specialist agencies in areas including public affairs, marketing to women, fashion, global health strategy and corporate social responsibility. It encompasses more than 6,000 public relations professionals in more than 330 offices worldwide who provide their expertise to companies, government agencies, NGOs and nonprofits across a wide range of industries. Omnicom Public Relations Group is part of the DAS Group of Companies, a division of Omnicom Group Inc., that includes more than 200 companies in a wide range of marketing disciplines including advertising, public relations, healthcare, customer relationship management, events, promotional marketing, branding and research.

ST. LOUIS, March 29, 2017 – FleishmanHillard (FH) today appointed Kristin Kryway Hollins, senior vice president and senior partner, to lead FleishmanHillard’s corporate reputation practice group in the Americas.

“Corporate reputation directly impacts a company’s valuation, license to operate, ability to credibly expand its market position and attract top talent,” said Marjorie Benzkofer, FleishmanHillard senior partner and global managing director of the Reputation Management Practice. “Few can match Kristin’s ability when it comes to counseling the C-suite ‘in the moment,’ helping them chart the right path for their businesses and engage their key audiences in authentic ways true to their company values. This combination is particularly important with the fast-paced dynamics taking place in American business and politics today.”

In her new role, Hollins will continue to lead the full-service corporate reputation practice in San Francisco, while advancing FH’s capabilities across the Americas, including the use of data and integrated communications to address today’s reputational opportunities and challenges. Hollins will lead the rollout of FleishmanHillard’s Authenticity Gap brand reputation research that will be released in the coming months and is part of the FH cross-functional policy communications team advising companies on communications strategy. Hollins joins the Reputation Practice leadership team alongside Nick Andrews, senior vice president and senior partner, in EMEA, and Rachel Catanach, senior partner and president, Greater China, in APAC.

“I’m honored to be asked to serve in this important role for our clients and agency,” Hollins said. “We can help expand our clients’ momentum and navigate any risk situation working across our practice groups, including corporate reputation, public affairs, crisis and issues management, and social and innovation.”

Hollins joined FleishmanHillard in 2007 to unite corporate and innovation storytelling in a way that authentically conveyed value creation, societal contributions and sector leadership. Today, she helps companies in all sectors identify reputation building opportunities and works with integrated teams across the agency’s global network to engage their major corporate stakeholder groups including investors, employees and partners, as well as media, analysts and influencers.

About FleishmanHillard
FleishmanHillard specializes in public relations, reputation management, public affairs, brand marketing, digital strategy, social engagement and content strategy.  FleishmanHillard was named PRWeek’s 2014 Global Agency of the Year and 2014 Asia Pacific Network of the Year, “Standout Agency” on Advertising Age’s 2013 A-List; NAFE’s “Top 50 Companies for Executive Women” for 2010-2017; and among PRWeek’s 2013 “Best Places to Work.” The firm’s award-winning work is widely heralded, including at the Cannes International Festival of Creativity. FleishmanHillard is part of Omnicom Public Relations Group, and has more than 85 offices in 30 countries, plus affiliates in 43 countries. Visit us at www.fleishmanhillard.com.

About Omnicom Public Relations Group
Omnicom Public Relations Group is a global collective of three of the top global public relations agencies worldwide and specialist agencies in areas including public affairs, marketing to women, fashion, global health strategy and corporate social responsibility. It encompasses more than 6,000 public relations professionals in more than 330 offices worldwide who provide their expertise to companies, government agencies, NGOs and nonprofits across a wide range of industries. Omnicom Public Relations Group is part of the DAS Group of Companies, a division of Omnicom Group Inc. that includes more than 200 companies in a wide range of marketing disciplines including advertising, public relations, healthcare, customer relationship management, events, promotional marketing, branding and research.

ST. LOUIS, March 9, 2016 – John Saunders, president and CEO of FleishmanHillard, has been named the Honorary Parade Marshal of St. Louis’ 48^th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 11, 2017.

Originally from Dublin, Saunders is one of several Irish natives to serve as the parade’s Honorary Parade Marshal. This year, he joins several notable figures to lead the parade activities, including Irish guest of honor Mary Mitchell O’Connor, Ireland’s Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation. It is the first time in nearly two decades that a senior member of the Irish Cabinet will travel to St. Louis for the events. Other parade leaders include: founder and St. Louis Irish Consul Joseph McGlynn, Jr.; Parade Committee Chairperson Joe Milligan; Mayor Francis Slay; Parade Director Karen Lee; Police Chief Sam Dotson; and Fire Chief Dennis Jenkerson.

The parade, a hallmark event for St. Louis, is also known as its “Rite of Spring,” and will be dedicated to the city’s First Responders. In the past it has attracted more than 350,000 spectators, and this year will feature more than 130 units, including a Marine color guard, floats, bands and more than 5,000 marchers. Preceding the parade will be the 39^th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade Run, the city’s largest locally organized run with more than 8,000 participants. Throughout both events, all are encouraged to use the hashtag #stlucky to share why they feel lucky this St. Patrick’s Day.

For more information about the parade, please visit www.irishparade.org.

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DUBLIN, March 9, 2017 — Rhona Blake, managing director of FleishmanHillard in Ireland, has recently been appointed chairman of the Public Relations Consultants Association (PRCA). The PRCA is the trade association for public relations and communications agencies within Ireland. In her two-year term as chairman, Blake will work with the PRCA board to help the group achieve its work plan. She takes over from outgoing chairman Sharon Murphy, deputy CEO of Wilson Hartnell.

ST. LOUIS, March 1, 2017 – FleishmanHillard today named Terri Owen, senior vice president and senior partner, as the new general manager of its headquarters office in St. Louis.

“St. Louis is the birthplace of FleishmanHillard and remains a critical centerpiece as our firm’s global headquarters 70 years later,” said J.J. Carter, FleishmanHillard chief operating officer and president, Americas. “Terri’s experience building teams, engaging talent and nurturing curiosity for more than two decades at the firm will help propel our largest office into the future.”

In her new position, Owen will be focused on developing the vision and executing the strategic plan for the office, including client service, business acquisition, recruiting and staff development, innovation and investment in resources. Owen started at the firm while finishing her master’s degree in human resource development. After graduating, she was hired as an Assistant Account Executive to join the agency’s then three-person employee communications team. Owen helped grow the practice, eventually becoming the employee communications practice group lead in St. Louis and then the global internal communications practice leader. She has counseled dozens of the world’s best-known companies and brands ranging from AT&T and Monsanto to Saudi Aramco and the American Red Cross. Owen specializes in change management, training and development, mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations, cultural alignment, internal brand alignment, product launches and customer service initiatives.

“I’m honored to receive this opportunity of a lifetime,” Owen said. “Together with other leaders across the office I’m ready to build on the firm’s rich heritage, while empowering and strengthening our staff and capabilities.”

About FleishmanHillard

FleishmanHillard specializes in public relations, reputation management, public affairs, brand marketing, digital strategy, social engagement and content strategy.  FleishmanHillard was named PRWeek’s 2014 Global Agency of the Year and 2014 Asia Pacific Network of the Year, “Standout Agency” on Advertising Age’s 2013 A-List; NAFE’s “Top 50 Companies for Executive Women” for 2010-2017; and among PRWeek’s 2013 “Best Places to Work.” The firm’s award-winning work is widely heralded, including at the Cannes International Festival of Creativity. FleishmanHillard is part of Omnicom Public Relations Group, and has more than 85 offices in 30 countries, plus affiliates in 43 countries. Visit us at www.fleishmanhillard.com.

About Omnicom Public Relations Group
Omnicom Public Relations Group is a global collective of three of the top global public relations agencies worldwide and specialist agencies in areas including public affairs, marketing to women, fashion, global health strategy and corporate social responsibility. It encompasses more than 6,000 public relations professionals in more than 330 offices worldwide who provide their expertise to companies, government agencies, NGOs and nonprofits across a wide range of industries. Omnicom Public Relations Group is part of the DAS Group of Companies, a division of Omnicom Group Inc. that includes more than 200 companies in a wide range of marketing disciplines including advertising, public relations, healthcare, customer relationship management, events, promotional marketing, branding and research.