SEC Newgate has launched SEC Newgate Ukraine. The new hub supports foreign companies from Asia, Europe, and the U.S. seeking entry into the Ukrainian market.

Based in Kyiv, SEC Newgate Ukraine is led by newly appointed Director, Andrii Rudenko (pictured left), who is supported by a team of senior advisors. The agency’s services will mirror the Group’s core specialisms in corporate affairs, institutional relations and strategic advice.

Artem Bidenko (pictured right), Senior Advisor and SEC Newgate Ukraine’s member of the Supervisory board, said, "Ukraine now is a place for opportunities and for action. International companies already need support in public affairs, in understanding the Ukrainian context and in building relations with stakeholders."

He added, "Ukrainian businesses are also stepping into partnerships abroad and developing their presence in international markets. With SEC Newgate’s global expertise and our local knowledge, we provide the platform to make these connections effective - today and in the future."

TEAM LEWIS has announced the acquisition of the UK division within Instinctif, effective immediately.

This addition aims to grow and develop its integrated proposition by uniting brand strategy, PR, digital marketing, and creative engineering with specialist capital markets, public policy, and global corporate comms expertise.

The business is integrated into TEAM LEWIS’ global network but retain the Instinctif brand in the near-term. The combined entity looks to offer clients across all sectors and offices with expanded services, additional expertise, and enhanced insights.

“We welcome our Instinctif colleagues to the TEAM LEWIS family,” said Chris Lewis (pictured), CEO, TEAM LEWIS. “This acquisition is a testament to our pursuit of growth, innovation and delivery of best-in-class results for our clients. Together, we will unlock new opportunities and raise standards of excellence in marketing communications enabling our team to deliver a greater range of services across a wider geography to clients in multiple sectors.”

“Our shared vision and passion for creativity, collaboration and impact makes this is an exciting new chapter as we look to build on our expertise in capital and public markets,” adds Instinctif CEO, Julian Walker. “Together, TEAM LEWIS will enable accelerated growth and facilitate the delivery of even more innovative solutions for our clients”

Full-service agency Hello has announced Sam Kelly as their new CEO.

The Hello group includes Hello Social, Hello Talent, Hello Create, Hello Media, Hello Events, Hello PR and full-service, strategy and creative offering, Hello.
Founder, Max Dolye, said the appointment marks the next exciting chapter for the business. "Sam has been managing the business for the last four years as a Partner and Managing Director and is to be credited for much of our success. There isn’t a more ideal candidate to continue the rapid growth of our award-winning social and influencer businesses as well as our full-service offering and push us into international markets.”

Sam added: “I look forward to continuing to work with Max and the Advisory Board, including our new Chair, Steve McLeod, as well as Maddie, Julien and the rest of our leadership team. We have the right structure, team and adaptive product market-fit to continue our strong growth.”