Category: Careers, Culture & Company News

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Intentional Visibility: CEO & Executive Presence as a Strategic Asset

CEO turnover in corporate America is surging, with younger, less experienced leaders facing heightened expectations. Amid shifting stakeholder demands and increasing polarization, effective executive visibility—strategic, selective and substance-driven—has become a critical leadership asset....

March 25, 2026 / Caroline Starke, Tina Kaiser
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Are We Mistaking Acceleration for Progress? 

Burnout persists despite hybrid work models and AI advancements, as urgency culture accelerates. Sustainable progress demands leadership that prioritizes emotional intelligence, boundaries and human transformation over speed-driven productivity....

February 26, 2026 / Angela Borkhoche
Women in Business

A New Era of Leadership in 2026

A historic wealth transfer is reshaping global markets and elevating women as influential inheritors, investors and leaders. This piece explores the opportunities, gaps and transformative potential defining the next era of wealth and impact....

February 18, 2026 / Pamela Passman
Media Relations

Hey 2026: Make Room for Earned Media 

2026 marks a pivotal year for earned media amidst technological shifts and the rise of AI. As large language models rely heavily on non-paid media sources, organizations must refine their strategies to stand out. Explore key tactics like leveraging trade media, offering unique perspectives and acting swiftly to maximize earned media’s growing impact on brand visibility and reputation....

February 4, 2026 / Iris Shaffer
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APCO Welcomes Joel Curran as Senior Director Further Strengthening Crisis, Corporate Reputation, Education Expertise

APCO, a global advisory and advocacy firm, today announced that Joel Curran has joined the company as a senior director, bringing decades of experience in higher education, crisis management, and corporate reputation to clients across North America and around the world....

February 3, 2026
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APCO Evolves MENA Leadership

APCO today announced a strategic leadership evolution in its Middle East and North Africa (MENA) operations to better serve clients navigating the region’s unprecedented emergence as a global power center....

February 2, 2026
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APCO Taps Into New Talent for Technology Lead, Expands Advisory Team in Brussels 

APCO strengthens its Europe offer with senior hires supporting its strategic advisory and advocacy offer in Europe. Tzveta Dryanovska joins as head of the Technology team in Brussels, while APCO's competition and M&A practice will be supported by senior advisors Per Hellstrom, Luca Polizzi and Nick Woodrow. These additions reflect APCO's strategic move to meet client needs as it positions itself across Europe and globally. ...

January 12, 2026
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Navigating the Policy Landscape: The Intersection of Reputation and Policy

Explore how companies can safeguard their reputations by aligning government relations and communications strategies, proactively monitoring policy shifts, and anticipating public responses in today’s fast-changing media and regulatory environment. ...

December 10, 2025 / Alana Cotter
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Global Health Care Leader and Advisor Dr. Hala Zaid Joins APCO’s International Advisory Council

APCO is pleased to announce that Dr. Hala Zaid, an internationally recognized health care leader and global health advisor, has joined its International Advisory Council (IAC).  ...

December 8, 2025
Olga Ackerman

Olga Ackerman Joins APCO in Paris as Lead of Health Practice for France

APCO is deepening its health advisory capabilities in Europe with the appointment of Olga Ackerman as senior director and health practice lead for France, based in Paris....

November 26, 2025