Senior Leadership

Since its founding in 1984, APCO has provided communication, stakeholder engagement and business strategy services that deliver impact for clients around the world. APCO’s board of directors and Executive Council work to ensure APCO provides best-in-class service and thoughtful and inspiring counsel while remaining a responsible corporate citizen. Our clients and colleagues draw on the experiences and wisdom of our International Advisory Council for expert advice and mentorship.

Board Members

Margery Kraus

Margery Kraus

Founder & Executive Chairman

Brad Staples

Brad Staples

Chief Executive Officer

Terry Graunke

Terry Graunke

Lead Director

Evan Kraus

Evan Kraus

President and Managing Director of Operations

Maril MacDonald

Maril Gagen MacDonald

CEO, Gagen MacDonald

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Marcia Page

Board Member

Peter Milton Sommerhauser

Peter Sommerhauser

Board Member

Ben Wilson

Benjamin Wilson

Board Member

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Joseph Zimmel

Board Member

Executive Council

APCO’s Executive Council is a dynamic leadership body dedicated to strategic decision making and performance evaluation. This body consistently reviews APCO’s performance, monitors strategy progress and champions talent and culture initiatives. With a focus on shaping APCO’s market positioning, driving innovation and fostering new business development, the Executive Council represents key regions, functions and practice groups across APCO. Their comprehensive and inclusive approach to leadership is instrumental in strengthening APCO’s foundation and preparing for the opportunities ahead.

Margery Kraus

Margery Kraus

Founder & Executive Chairman

Brad Staples

Brad Staples

Chief Executive Officer

Evan Kraus

Evan Kraus

President and Managing Director of Operations

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Prateek Allapur

Chief of Staff, Office of the Executive Chairman

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Paolo Compostella

President, Europe

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Debra Delman

Chief Financial Officer

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Philip Fraser

Chief Information Officer

Mara Hedgecoth

Mara Hedgecoth

Chief Communications & Marketing Officer

Paul Johnson

Paul Johnson

Senior Strategist & Chief Growth Officer

Maril MacDonald

Maril Gagen MacDonald

CEO, Gagen MacDonald

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Masayo Nagai

Chairman, Asia

Geoffrey Pelham-Lane

Geoffrey Pelham-Lane

Chair, UK; CEO, Camarco

James Robinson

James Robinson

Global Lead for Geo-Commerce

Mamoon Sbeih

Mamoon Sbeih

President, Middle East & North Africa

Mathew Shearman

Mathew Shearman

Chair, Global Health Practice

Kelly Stepno

Kelly Stepno

Managing Director, Chicago & Midwest

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Kelly Williamson

President, North America

Agnieszka Zieminska Yank

Agnieszka Yank

Chief Talent Officer