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Andrew Bone is an experienced communications and crisis management strategist, having advised and written speeches for heads of state, royalty, government ministers and Fortune 500 chairmen. He brings more than 30 years of experience, gained across the UK and Europe as well as the Middle East, to his role as APCO’s managing director, Saudi Arabia based in Riyadh.
When we listen with curiosity, we don’t listen with the intent to reply. We listen for what’s behind the words.
Over the past eight years Andrew has worked extensively with Saudi ministries and government entities on Vision 2030 projects including advising the Royal Commission for Riyadh City on its communications strategy, launching the Regional Headquarters program in conjunction with the Ministry of Investment, and developing the communications strategy for Riyadh Art, among other projects.
Prior to joining APCO, Andrew held several senior roles at Hill & Knowlton, growing markets and building teams in Egypt, Kenya and Saudi Arabia. Previously, he held senior communications and public affairs roles with Showtime / OSN satellite TV network, digital broadcasting electronics company, Pace Micro Technology, the inward investment body, Commission for the New Towns and environmental technology group, Halma plc.
Andrew holds a BSc in Agricultural Economics & Food Marketing from University College of Wales, Aberystwyth in the UK.