APCO Worldwide Amplifies Post-Election Advocacy, Campaign Capabilities, Expands Roster of Experts
December 22, 2020
In response to the growing complexity of today’s global political landscape, particularly following the historic U.S. elections, APCO Worldwide acquired two leading advisory and advocacy firms, Evan Kraus, global president and managing director of APCO’s Washington, D.C., office, announced today....
It Is Past Time For Meaningful Change
June 4, 2020
It is long past time to take meaningful action to root out systemic racism and injustice in America. We must do better. We will do better....
APCO Worldwide Revamps its North America Leadership Team
April 25, 2019
APCO Worldwide announced changes to its North American leadership team, with company veterans Tina-Marie Adams and Matthew Gallagher appointed to the new roles of North America head of growth initiatives and managing director, Chicago, respectively....
APCO Worldwide Bolsters its UK Team
April 11, 2019
Public affairs and strategic communications experts Burhan Al-Gailani, Amy Selman and Maram Alkadhi have joined APCO Worldwide in London....
APCO Announces Revamped Leadership Team in India
December 17, 2018
APCO Worldwide has announced a revamped leadership team in India. Rahul Sharma, a prominent media, policy, corporate communications and public affairs expert, has been appointed managing director....
APCO Worldwide Bolsters its European Expertise
December 12, 2018
Karl Falkenberg, a prominent European Commission veteran, and Yves Bertoncini, a renowned European affairs expert, have joined APCO Worldwide as senior counselors in Brussels....
New Research Shows Corporate Executives Ill-Prepared for Future
December 4, 2018
Only 4 in 10 (39%) Fortune 1000 executives feel that their company is very prepared to manage the risk and disruption posed by challenges on issues ranging from the rise of unexpected competitors to political uncertainty, according to new research from APCO Worldwide....
APCO Worldwide Names New Leaders to Help Companies Build Agility
November 27, 2018
APCO Worldwide named three new regional leads in areas critical to organizational agility. Senior directors Alexandra Lazorchak, Kelly Stepno and Matthew Gallagher will lead the firm’s North America Health, Crisis and Energy practices respectively....
APCO Worldwide Unveils AI-Powered Comms Lab
July 10, 2018
APCO Worldwide announces the launch of its “APCO AI Comms Lab,” a first-of-its-kind innovation center which utilizes artificial intelligence-driven solutions to build and protect the reputations of major global brands, governments and organizations. ...
Bill Dalbec Named Managing Director of APCO Insight
May 22, 2018
Bill Dalbec, an opinion and communication research expert with more than a decade of experience at APCO Worldwide, has been named managing director of APCO Insight, the firm’s in-house research consultancy...
APCO Adds Health Expert Nancy Turett
April 10, 2018
Nancy Turett, a global leader in health communications, has joined APCO Worldwide as an executive director working in APCO’s New York office...
New APCO Hire to Help Clients Face Global Challenges
December 19, 2017
Frank Lowenstein, former special envoy for Israeli-Palestinian Negotiations, senior advisor to Secretary of State John Kerry and Staff Director for the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has joined APCO Worldwide as the head of the firm’s growing Global Solutions Practice....
Harlan Teller Joins APCO Worldwide
November 14, 2017
Harlan Teller, a corporate communications expert with more than 45 years of industry experience, joins APCO Worldwide as an executive director....
APCO Expands its International Trade and Commerce Expertise
May 8, 2017
Jordan Valdés, a former senior vice president at Podesta Group, a former senior advisor at the U.S. Small Business Administration, and an international trade and commerce expert with over a decade of experience, has joined APCO Worldwide, announced Lisa Osborne Ross....
APCO Expands Its Global Risk and National Security Expertise
April 18, 2017
Dr. Gregory F. Treverton, the former chairman of the National Intelligence Council, and an intelligence and global risk expert with over 30 years of public and private sector experience, has joined APCO’s International Advisory Council....
Brexit Poll: Fears Over Long-term Economic Impact Drive Uncertainty
August 30, 2016
With the precise timing and form of the UK’s exit from the European Union still to be determined, a new poll highlights the complex environment facing corporate communicators. While results show considerable pessimism about the personal economic impact of realizing Brexit, there is also a clear need for companies to highlight their ongoing commitment to the UK....
Former Boeing Executive and Aerospace Expert Joins APCO’s IAC
June 27, 2016
Mary Foerster, former vice president of communications and marketing at Boeing Commercial Airplanes, and former vice president of communications and community relations at Boeing Defense and Space, joined APCO Worldwide’s International Advisory Council (IAC)....
APCO Worldwide’s Tina-Marie Adams named to PR Weeks’ Hall of Femme Champions of PR
April 26, 2016
Tina-Marie Adams, managing director in APCO Worldwide’s Chicago office, was named to PR Weeks’ inaugural Hall of Femme Champions of PR list. The designation honors women who are leaders in shaping the PR industry. Adams was one of 45 honorees, three from Chicago, to be named to the first PR Weeks’ Hall of Femme Champions of PR....
Prominent European Diplomat Joins APCO Worldwide’s IAC
February 24, 2016
Frank Majoor, former permanent representative of the Netherlands to NATO and former permanent representative of the Netherlands to the United Nations, today joined APCO Worldwide’s International Advisory Council (IAC). An established diplomat, Majoor will guide APCO’s clients on international policy, security, economic and financial matters.
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APCO Worldwide Adds New Members to Health Care Policy Team and Health Advisory Board
January 27, 2016
Anita Manning, former USA TODAY medical reporter, and Cybele Bjorklund, former Democratic staff director of the House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee, joined APCO Worldwide’s Health Advisory Board (HAB), announced Margery Kraus, founder and executive chairman. Niko Stemple, former director of congressional outreach at PhRMA, also joins APCO as a director....
APCO Worldwide’s Katie Milgrom and Elizabeth Gray Named to PR News’ 2015 Rising Stars List
November 18, 2015
Katie Milgrom, associate director in APCO Worldwide’s Chicago office, and Elizabeth Gray, consultant in APCO’s New York office, were named to PR News’ 2015 Rising PR Stars 30 & Under list. The program honors emerging public relations practitioners who are leaders in shaping the PR industry. Milgrom and Gray are two out of 43 honorees to be named to the list....
Former 10-Year European Parliament Member Joins APCO’S IAC
October 30, 2015
Edit Herczog, former member of the European Parliament from Hungary with more than 30 years of experience in corporate communications, public affairs and government relations, today joined APCO Worldwide’s International Advisory Council (IAC), announced Margery Kraus, founder and executive chairman....
APCO Worldwide Names Brad Staples as CEO; Margery Kraus Takes New Role as Executive Chairman
November 21, 2014
APCO Worldwide announced today that Brad Staples, president, international, was appointed CEO effective January 5, 2015. Margery Kraus, founder and CEO, will assume the role of executive chairman of the company. Evan Kraus will be the company’s president and managing director of operations, and Neal Cohen was named vice chairman of the board, and president, global client strategy, effective the same date....
APCO Adds Experts in Strategic Health Partnerships, Public Health Policy to Health Advisory Board
October 9, 2014
Stig Albinus, leader of APCO Worldwide’s health care practice announced today the addition of two new senior advisors to APCO’s Health Advisory Board (HAB), part of APCO’s International Advisory Council (IAC), Jack Faris, former CEO of the Pacific Northwest Diabetes Research Institute and Lanhee Chen, Hoover Institution Fellow and former policy director of the 2012 Romney presidential campaign. ...
Former MEP Sir Graham Watson Joins APCO’s International Advisory Council
September 25, 2014
Sir Graham Watson, former member of the European Parliament (MEP) and former leader of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) Group in the European Parliament, joined APCO Worldwide today as a member of the firm’s International Advisory Council (IAC)....
Former eBay Asia Pacific Executive Joins APCO Worldwide
July 9, 2014
Steven Liew, former associate general counsel and chief government relations officer for eBay Inc. Asia Pacific, joined APCO Worldwide today as executive director. Based in APCO’s Singapore office, Liew will counsel APCO’s clients on media relations, corporate communications, crisis management, competitive positioning and business strategy. ...
Former Journalist, NBC and CNBC Executive Joins APCO Worldwide
December 17, 2013
Kevin Goldman joined APCO Worldwide as a senior director for media relations. Based in APCO’s New York office, Goldman will counsel APCO’s clients on media relations, corporate communications, crisis management, competitive positioning and business strategy. ...
APCO Founder, CEO Margery Kraus Honored by Former Members of Congress for Civic Leadership
March 19, 2013
The U.S. Association of Former Members of Congress (FMC) present Margery Kraus, founder and chief executive officer of APCO Worldwide, with the Corporate Statesmanship Award for her dedication to service as a core value of her firm APCO Worldwide and her leadership in civic education through her decades of work with the Close Up Foundation. ...