Annamaria

Hill & Knowlton Ushers in Next Era of Enterprise Transformation and Modern Brand Identity

Retrieved on: 
Monday, November 6, 2023

Hill & Knowlton, the global strategic communications leader for transformation, today announced a comprehensive rebrand initiative that marks a return to its original name of Hill & Knowlton, reflecting the company’s near 100-year equity.

Key Points: 
  • Hill & Knowlton, the global strategic communications leader for transformation, today announced a comprehensive rebrand initiative that marks a return to its original name of Hill & Knowlton, reflecting the company’s near 100-year equity.
  • H&K Advisory works at the intersection of corporate strategy and communication to create sustainable value for clients and their stakeholders.
  • These new capabilities are supported by a multi-year creative transformation effort to redefine the role of creativity in a modern communications company.
  • Headquartered in New York, Hill & Knowlton is part of WPP, the world’s largest marketing and communications services company.

Hill+Knowlton Strategies Forms New Global Intelligence + Technology Unit and Announces Exclusive Partnership With Pendulum Intelligence, a Leading Machine Learning Company

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, October 26, 2023

Hill+Knowlton Strategies, one of the world’s leading strategic communications companies, today announced the formation of its global Intelligence + Technology capability.

Key Points: 
  • Hill+Knowlton Strategies, one of the world’s leading strategic communications companies, today announced the formation of its global Intelligence + Technology capability.
  • The group combines deep data and analytics expertise with cutting-edge technology to provide novel solutions for the complex challenges facing businesses and brands today.
  • The capability builds on H+K’s established expertise in reputation and performance measurement, research and behavioral science, technology strategy, and advisory services.
  • Spray will continue leading research and data intelligence operations in the UK while bringing her accredited expertise in AI to clients around the world.

Hill+Knowlton Appoints Geraldine Schroeder as CEO, Germany

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Hill+Knowlton Strategies, one of the world’s leading strategic communications companies, today announced the appointment of Geraldine Schroeder as its new CEO, Germany, effective October 9, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Hill+Knowlton Strategies, one of the world’s leading strategic communications companies, today announced the appointment of Geraldine Schroeder as its new CEO, Germany, effective October 9, 2023.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230913241179/en/
    Hill+Knowlton Appoints Geraldine Schroeder as CEO, Germany.
  • In the past three years, as CEO of Grayling in Germany, she successfully expanded the agency's portfolio.
  • On the client side, Schroeder acquired deep expertise in the energy and industrials sectors, with a focus on advancing the transition toward renewable energies.

Hill+Knowlton Appoints Claire Li as CEO, Greater China

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Hill+Knowlton Strategies, one of the world’s leading strategic communications companies, today announced the appointment of Claire Li as its new CEO, Greater China, effective September 1, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Hill+Knowlton Strategies, one of the world’s leading strategic communications companies, today announced the appointment of Claire Li as its new CEO, Greater China, effective September 1, 2023.
  • Li will have responsibility for H+K’s strategy and growth across Greater China and will join the firm’s Global Leadership Council.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230829170935/en/
    Hill+Knowlton Appoints Claire Li as CEO, Greater China (Photo: Business Wire)
    Over a career spanning nearly three decades in both agency and in-house leadership roles, Li has helped numerous leading multinationals shape their communication strategies and navigate complex stakeholder issues in China.
  • “I am very excited for the opportunity to lead Hill+Knowlton in China,” said Li.

Hill+Knowlton Appoints Craig Buchholz US CEO

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Hill+Knowlton Strategies, one of the world’s leading strategic communications companies, today announced the appointment of Craig Buchholz, former head of communications for General Motors, as its new US CEO effective July 12th.

Key Points: 
  • Hill+Knowlton Strategies, one of the world’s leading strategic communications companies, today announced the appointment of Craig Buchholz, former head of communications for General Motors, as its new US CEO effective July 12th.
  • Prior to GM, Buchholz was Chief Communications Officer for Procter & Gamble, where he served as a key advisor to the CEO and other C-suite leaders.
  • “I am proud and delighted to welcome Craig Buchholz as the new leader of our US business,” said DeSalva.
  • “I could not be more enthusiastic about stepping into this CEO role at an important inflection point for Hill+Knowlton,” said Buchholz.

WPP acquires German healthcare specialist 3K Communication

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 7, 2023

WPP (NYSE: WPP) announces today that it has acquired 3K Agentur für Kommunikation (3K), one of the leading healthcare specialist PR agencies in Germany.

Key Points: 
  • WPP (NYSE: WPP) announces today that it has acquired 3K Agentur für Kommunikation (3K), one of the leading healthcare specialist PR agencies in Germany.
  • 3K will become part of the Hill+Knowlton Strategies (H+K) global network, strengthening its healthcare presence in Europe and expanding its operations in Germany.
  • The addition of 3K aligns with WPP’s strategic focus on healthcare and marks the company’s continued investment in Germany.
  • In the second half of 2022, WPP appointed Wendy Lund as Chief Client Officer for Health & Wellness and FM Schmidt as WPP’s first President of the German market.

XPO Logistics Announces Board of Directors for Planned RXO Spin-Off

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, September 27, 2022

GREENWICH, Conn., Sept. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: XPO) today announced the members of the inaugural board of directors for the planned spin-offof RXO , its tech-enabled brokered transportation platform.

Key Points: 
  • GREENWICH, Conn., Sept. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: XPO) today announced the members of the inaugural board of directors for the planned spin-offof RXO , its tech-enabled brokered transportation platform.
  • Drew Wilkerson will serve on the board in addition to leading RXO as chief executive officer.
  • Three current XPO directors will join the RXO board as independent directors at the time of the separation, following their planned resignation from the XPO board:
    AnnaMaria DeSalva has been a director of XPO since September 2017, and vice chair since February 2019.
  • XPO Logistics, Inc.(NYSE: XPO) is a leading provider of freight transportation services, primarily less-than-truckload (LTL) and truck brokerage.

Hill+Knowlton acquires JeffreyGroup in Latin America, strengthens technology offering with global expansion of the Ideal brand

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Recently, JeffreyGroup earned more nominations than any other agency in PRovoke Medias upcoming 2022 Latin America SABRE Awards.

Key Points: 
  • Recently, JeffreyGroup earned more nominations than any other agency in PRovoke Medias upcoming 2022 Latin America SABRE Awards.
  • JeffreyGroup will continue to operate its distinct brand in Latin America as a part of Hill+Knowlton.
  • Ricardo Cesar, who has led H+Ks Latin American operations since 2018, has been promoted to Global CEO, Ideal, and charged with taking the Ideal brand and business model to a global market.
  • Working with Sara and the global tech team, Ideal will help amplify H+Ks already impressive technology communications reputation globally.

WPP Acquires Leading Communications Agency JeffreyGroup

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, September 21, 2022

WPP (NYSE: WPP) today announces the acquisition of JeffreyGroup , one of the most respected independent corporate communications, public affairs, and marketing consulting firms in Latin America.

Key Points: 
  • WPP (NYSE: WPP) today announces the acquisition of JeffreyGroup , one of the most respected independent corporate communications, public affairs, and marketing consulting firms in Latin America.
  • JeffreyGroup will join the Hill+Knowlton Strategies international network and will create the largest global communications agency presence in Latin America, doubling Hill+Knowlton Strategies footprint in the region.
  • JeffreyGroup also recently earned more nominations than any other agency in PRovoke Medias upcoming 2022 Latin America SABRE Awards.
  • Mark Read, CEO of WPP, said: WPPs public relations and communications services have never been more in-demand.

Hill+Knowlton Strategies Appoints Brenna Terry as Global Chair of Healthcare

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, September 15, 2022

Hill+Knowlton Strategies, one of the worlds leading public relations firms, today announced the appointment of Brenna Terry as global chair of healthcare, effective September 19.

Key Points: 
  • Hill+Knowlton Strategies, one of the worlds leading public relations firms, today announced the appointment of Brenna Terry as global chair of healthcare, effective September 19.
  • A 20-year veteran of the healthcare communications industry, Terry has served in significant roles as an agency leader and at the worlds largest healthcare company, Johnson & Johnson.
  • Terry will report to global chairman and CEO, AnnaMaria DeSalva, and will join Hill+Knowltons Global Leadership Council.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220915005793/en/
    Hill+Knowlton appoints Brenna Terry as Global Chair of Healthcare (Photo: Business Wire)
    Healthcare is in a perpetual cycle of growth and transformation, demanding superior communication and stakeholder strategies," said DeSalva.