suntech-global.jpg

News & Events

The latest APCO news, press releases & regional events where you can find us.

Featured / Popular

middle east map

Perspectives

The World’s New Middle: Where the Global Agenda Gets Negotiated, Not Announced

August 14, 2026
whiteboard planning

Perspectives

4 Ways to Build Trust in a Turbulent Communications Landscape

September 28, 2026
canada and china flags

Perspectives

Between Washington and Beijing: Mark Carney’s Pragmatic Reset to China-Canada Relations

August 26, 2026
kobolensky

Kyra Obolensky Named Europe Health Lead As APCO Strengthens Global Health Advisory Leadership

Kyra Obolensky joins APCO as Europe health lead in Brussels, bringing more than 20 years of policy, regulatory and communications experience from Sanofi, Galapagos and AstraZeneca to strengthen the firm's Global Health practice....

September 30, 2026
jdefterios.jpg

APCO Names John Defterios Chairman for MENA Region to Accelerate Client Advisory Growth

APCO has named veteran journalist John Defterios chairman of its Middle East and North Africa business, pairing his three decades of regional relationships with the firm's advisory and communications capabilities....

September 14, 2026
rob j

Rob Jekielek Joins APCO As Vice Chair of Intelligence & AI Client Solutions

APCO has named Rob Jekielek vice chair of Intelligence & AI Client Solutions, tasking him with growing Margy, the firm's adaptive intelligence platform, across markets worldwide....

September 11, 2026
headshot of vandamme

Gagen MacDonald Appoints Tirzah VanDamme as Senior Director, AI & Digital Transformation

Tirzah VanDamme joins Gagen MacDonald as senior director on the AI & Digital Transformation team, bringing extensive experience in enterprise AI, leadership development and driving responsible AI adoption across complex organizations....

July 21, 2026
headshot of kevin davidson

Award-Winning Healthcare Executive Kevin Davidson Joins APCO as Senior Director in New York and Boston

Award-winning healthcare executive Kevin Davidson joins APCO, adding deep expertise in corporate strategy, communications and stakeholder engagement to help clients navigate transformation, seize opportunities and address the healthcare sector’s evolving challenges....

July 6, 2026
stephen kinsella headshot

Stephen Kinsella Joins APCO as Senior Advisor in London Strengthening APCO’s Global Competition and M&A Practice

APCO appoints seasoned competition lawyer Stephen Kinsella as senior advisor in London, strengthening its global Competition and M&A practice with deep EU regulatory expertise and reinforcing its strategic advisory capabilities across Europe....

June 3, 2026
Dr Adesina holding award

Dr. Akinwumi Adesina Honored with African Lifetime Achievement Award for Transformative Leadership 

Dr. Akinwumi Adesina receives the African Lifetime Achievement Award, honoring his transformative contributions to Africa’s economic growth and sustainable development. Celebrated for co-founding the Global Africa Investment Summit, his leadership inspires investment-led progress across the continent....

May 4, 2026
Lee Tiedrich

Lee Tiedrich, Global Leader on AI, Risk Management and Policy, Joins APCO’s International Advisory Council

Lee Tiedrich has joined APCO’s International Advisory Council, strengthening its ability to guide organizations in navigating emerging technologies, regulatory frameworks and ethical considerations amid the growing global focus on AI innovation....

April 23, 2026
Joel Curran

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
APCO Logo

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