FleishmanHillard has announced the launch of its Global Executive Advisory, a network of senior counselors designed to help C-suite leaders manage risk and opportunity in the face of global volatility, geopolitical uncertainty, and increasing stakeholder scrutiny.
Comprised of more than 50 senior advisors across APAC, EMEA, and the U.S., the Global Executive Advisory provides integrated advisory across financial communications, crisis and issues, ESG and responsible business, talent and transformation, public affairs, and brand impact.

Rachel Catanach, Head of the Global Executive Advisory, shared that while these are deeply uncertain times, FleishmanHillard’s stake in the ground is clear: strategic communication is a key driver for companies wanting decision advantage despite the dilemmas they face.

“Whether it be navigating geopolitics, supply chain arbitrage, identifying new cross-industry partners, communicating new pricing or embedding AI into all operations, the winners and losers in times of uncertainty are often defined by the quality of their communication," she said.

"In navigating uncertainty, the most grounded leaders focus on what aspects of their operations are immutable: the constants - people, purpose, values - that act as anchors - and then look to innovate and find a third way for those areas requiring a pivot. From an organizational perspective, that means focusing on your people and providing as much assurance as possible even if you can’t provide all the answers. That requires honesty, vulnerability and discipline. Share what decisions are being made, what’s on hold and why. Under-promise and over-deliver. That builds trust.”

Sodali & Co has named Jessica Gee as Senior Director, Crisis Communications and Special Situations. She joined after finishing up at Queensland Hydro, most recently as Social Performance and Stakeholder Engagement Manager.

Prior to that, Jessica spent close to seven years at Shell, where she held senior leadership roles.

Alice Hsueh has joined commercial law firm, Russell McVeagh, as Marketing and Communications Specialist. She was previously at the New Zealand Law Society, most recently as Senior Communications Advisor. Prior to that, Alice spent time at PRINZ - Public Relations Institute of New Zealand.