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Former White House Health Policy Specialist Strengthens APCO’s Health Care Offering

APCO Worldwide — Thu, 12 May 2011 10:09:05 GMT

Washington, D.C. (May 12, 2011) – Kavita Patel, a board-certified physician and a former health policy advisor to the Obama administration, joins APCO Worldwide's International Advisory Council (IAC), Founder and Chief Executive Officer Margery Kraus announced today.

Former U.S. Ambassador to Spain to Serve as Senior Counselor with APCO's Global Political Strategies: Eduardo Aguirre adds to expertise in international trade, banking, foreign investment

APCO Worldwide — Tue, 10 May 2011 10:09:05 GMT

Washington, D.C. (May 10, 2011) – Eduardo Aguirre, former U.S. ambassador to Spain and Andorra, joins APCO's Global Political Strategies (GPS) group, APCO Founder and CEO Margery Kraus announced today.

APCO Worldwide Strengthens Europe, IMEA Capabilities: Nicolas Bouvier to lead APCO's Paris operations; Philippe Maze-Sencier to take on regional role, India focus

APCO Worldwide — Mon, 2 May 2011 10:09:05 GMT

Washington, D.C. (May 2, 2011) – Nicolas Bouvier will succeed Philippe Maze-Sencier as managing director of APCO's Paris office, Brad Staples, APCO Worldwide’s president, international, announced today.

Communication Expert, Business Developer Joins APCO as Director in Mumbai

APCO Worldwide — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 10:09:05 GMT

Washington, D.C. (April 21, 2011) – Tushar Panchal, an accomplished consultant with more than 15 years of experience in business communication and management, joins APCO Worldwide as a director of strategic communication and public affairs, Sukanti Ghosh, managing director of the company’s India offices, announced today.

Holmes Report Names APCO Worldwide South-East Asia Consultancy of the Year

APCO Worldwide — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 10:09:05 GMT

Washington, D.C. (April 17, 2011) – APCO's expansion beyond China to South-East Asia catches the eye of the Holmes Report.

Former Afghan Ambassador Joins APCO's Global Political Strategies Group: Firm Continues to Build Presence, Expertise in Middle East Region

APCO Worldwide — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:09:05 GMT

Washington, D.C. (April 14, 2011) – H.E. Said T. Jawad, former ambassador of Afghanistan to the United States and chief of staff to the president of Afghanistan, joins APCO’s Global Political Strategies (GPS), APCO Founder and CEO Margery Kraus announced today

Global Health Care Communication Expert Takes Lead in APCO’s New York Practice

APCO Worldwide — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:09:05 GMT

Washington, D.C. (April 13, 2011) – Stig Albinus, a senior health care communication executive whose work for many of the world’s most influential health care stakeholders spans more than 30 years, joins APCO Worldwide to lead the New York health care practice, Nelson Fernandez, managing director of APCO in New York, announced today.

Nutrition Policy Expert Joins APCO Health and Wellness Practice

APCO Worldwide — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 10:09:05 GMT

Washington, D.C. (April 12, 2011) – Melissa Musiker, former director at the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA), joins APCO Worldwide as a vice president based in Washington, D.C., Robert Schooling, managing director, announced today.

APCO, ROI Research on Investment Announce Partnership: Public-, private-sector clients to benefit from expanded investment promotion, communication services

APCO Worldwide — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 10:09:05 GMT

Washington, D.C. (April 6, 2011) – APCO Worldwide and Montreal-based market-research firm ROI Research On Investment will partner to extend services in identifying corporate expansion opportunities, Robert Schooling, managing director of APCO’s Washington, D.C., office, announced today.

APCO Volunteers Help Young Jobseekers

APCO Worldwide — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:09:05 GMT

Brussels (31 March 2011) - Sixteen volunteers from APCO Worldwide’s Brussels office co-led a one-day project last month to share workplace skills with young jobseekers from a disadvantaged area in Brussels.

APCO Worldwide Strengthens Global Financial Expertise: Former Executives from Goldman Sachs, HSBC, NYSE Join the Firm's International Executive Council

APCO Worldwide — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:09:05 GMT

Washington, D.C. (March 15, 2011) — APCO Worldwide welcomes three executives with ties to financial institutions Goldman Sachs, HSBC and the New York Stock Exchange to the firm's International Advisory Council (IAC), founder and chief executive officer Margery Kraus announced today.

APCO Adds to International Advisory Council with European Global with European Global Government, Finance Experts

APCO Worldwide — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 10:09:05 GMT

Washington, D.C., Brussels, Paris (March 10, 2011) – Bertrand Cousin, who served two terms as a member of the French Parliament and headed the French government's communications unit for then-Prime Minister Raymond Barre, and Georges Ugeux, former head of the international group of the New York Stock Exchange, join APCO Worldwide's International Advisory Council (IAC), founder and chief executive officer Margery Kraus announced today.

Former New Mexico Governor, Energy Secretary Bill Richardson Joins APCO

APCO Worldwide — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 10:09:05 GMT

Washington, D.C. (February 23, 2011) – Former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson today was named chairman of APCO Worldwide's executive advisory service Global Political Strategies (GPS), founder and chief executive officer Margery Kraus announced.

Former Clinton NSC, Treasury Advisor Joins APCO

APCO Worldwide — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 10:09:05 GMT

Washington, D.C. (February 17, 2011) – Mark Medish, former senior staff member of the National Security Council (NSC) during the Clinton administration and Washington veteran, will join APCO Worldwide to run its executive advisory service Global Political Strategies (GPS).

APCO Insight® Launches Health Care Research Practice

APCO Worldwide — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 10:09:05 GMT

(27 January 2011) — APCO Insight®, APCO Worldwide's growing global opinion research consultancy, has launched a specialized health care research division, Bryan Dumont, president of APCO Insight, announced today. Health care research expert Chrystine Zacherau rejoins APCO Worldwide as vice president and head of the Washington, D.C.-based practice.

APCO Worldwide Acquires Eloqui Public Relations, Expands UK Corporate Reputation Offering

APCO Worldwide — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 14:09:05 GMT

(20 January 2011) — Eloqui, the London-based corporate communications agency, has been acquired by APCO Worldwide, Edward Walsh, managing director of APCO's London office, announced today.

Accomplished Global Business Strategist Joins APCO as Executive Director in India

APCO Worldwide — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 14:09:05 GMT

New Delhi (January 6, 2010) - Samiran Gupta, an experienced global business strategist, joins APCO Worldwide as a New Delhi-based executive director of corporate advisory and public affairs, Sukanti Ghosh, managing director of the company's India offices, announced today.

Former Gap Brand Communication Director Expands APCO's Reach to San Francisco, Strengthens Consumer Marketing Expertise

APCO Worldwide — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 14:09:05 GMT

San Francisco (December 15, 2010) - Cherie Stewart, former senior director of corporate communications for Gap Brand, joins APCO Worldwide as a senior vice president and managing director of the company's new San Francisco office, founder and CEO Margery Kraus announced today.

Corporate Communication and Brand Specialist Joins APCO's Greater China Team

APCO Worldwide — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 10:37:50 GMT

Beijing (November 15, 2010) – Melody Wong, former brand communications manager for UPS, joins APCO Worldwide as a director based in Beijing, Murray King, managing director of Greater China, announced today. Wong has 12 years of experience spanning agency and in-house work in public relations, corporate communication and product marketing.

Margery Kraus Awarded Alexander Hamilton Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Public Relations

APCO Worldwide — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 03:20:00 GMT

Each year the Institute for Public Relations presents its highest award to someone who has made major contributions to the practice of public relations. The Alexander Hamilton Medal is given in recognition of the carefully planned strategies Hamilton used to gain the acceptance and the adoption of the U.S. Constitution.

APCO Partners With The Huffington Post On Innovative Study of Social Media Success

APCO Worldwide — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 01:41:14 GMT

Research Identifies Key Factors for Interactive Effectiveness; Re-Ranks Fortune’s 40 Most-Admired Companies in Order of Social Media Achievement Washington, D.C. (November 11, 2010) – APCO Worldwide and The Huffington Post have launched a first-of-its-kind study of social media effectiveness, identifying six key factors that drive successful online campaigns, Evan Kraus, senior vice president and director of APCO Online®, announced today. The study also re-ranks Fortune's 40 most admired companies according to their social media presence.

Ira Kasoff, Asia Trade Expert, Joins APCO Worldwide's Growing Asia Practice

APCO Worldwide — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 14:27:01 GMT

Washington, D.C. (November 9, 2010) – Dr. Ira Kasoff, former deputy assistant secretary for Asia at the U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration, joins APCO Worldwide as a senior counselor and member of the company's International Advisory Council, APCO Founder and CEO Margery Kraus announced today. He will be based in APCO's Washington, D.C., office.

JiWin Public Relations Becomes Part of Major Global Consultancy

APCO Worldwide — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 17:29:35 GMT

Dubai, UAE (November 7, 2010) – TECOM Investments, a member of Dubai Holding, today announced its entity JiWin Public Relations has become part of APCO Worldwide, an award-winning, independently owned global communication consultancy.

APCO Expands Financial Communication Capabilities in Greater China

APCO Worldwide — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 18:39:40 GMT

Shanghai (November 2, 2010) - Pui Shan Lee, former executive director at Citigate Dewe Rogerson, joins APCO Worldwide as a vice president based in Shanghai, Murray King, managing director of Greater China, announced today. Lee brings a wealth of experience in advising Chinese companies and multinationals in financial communication.

Former Edelman EVP Strenthens APCO Worldwide's Paris Team

APCO Worldwide — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 14:41:39 GMT

Paris (October 25, 2010) – Nicolas Bouvier, a French and EU public affairs expert and former executive vice president at Edelman, joins APCO Worldwide as deputy managing director of the Paris office, Philippe Maze-Sencier, the office's managing director, announced today.

Asitava Sen Joins APCO Worldwide

APCO Worldwide — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 14:37:17 GMT

New Delhi (October 19, 2010) - Asitava Sen, former India leader of business consulting services and member of the South Asia executive committee for the Nielsen Company, joined APCO Worldwide, an award-winning global strategic communication and corporate advisory firm, as a director, corporate advisory and public affairs, Sukanti Ghosh, managing director for APCO in India, announced today. Sen will be responsible for growing APCO's food and consumer products practice in India. He will be based in APCO's New Delhi office.

Former Barclays Corporate Affairs Leader Named Managing Director APCO in India

APCO Worldwide — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 13:58:27 GMT

Washington, D.C. (October 6, 2010) – Sukanti Ghosh, former head of corporate affairs at Barclays Bank PLC in India, has been named managing director of APCO Worldwide's India offices, Brad Staples, chief executive officer for APCO in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and India, announced today.

APCO Adds Trade, Transportation Expertise to International Advisory Council

APCO Worldwide — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 04:18:15 GMT

Washington, D.C. (September 9, 2010) – J. Joseph Grandmaison, former member of the board of directors of the U.S. Export-Import Bank and head of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (TDA), joins APCO Worldwide’s International Advisory Council (IAC) , Founder and CEO Margery Kraus announced today.

APCO Collaborates With Clinton Global Initiative Again in 2010

APCO Worldwide — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 07:19:59 GMT

New York (September 17, 2010) – For a third consecutive year, APCO Worldwide is providing communications support to the Clinton Global Initiative's (CGI) Annual Meeting, helping CGI and its more than 1,000 members from around the globe announce the social and environmental impact of their wide-ranging efforts, APCO Founder and CEO Margery Kraus announced today.

Former Fleishman-Hillard SVP Rejoins APCO, Adds to Social Marketing Expertise

APCO Worldwide — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:07:25 GMT

Washington, D.C. (September 8, 2010) - Ann Saybolt, a social marketing expert and a former senior vice president and partner at Fleishman-Hillard International Communications, rejoins APCO Worldwide as senior vice president in the company's Washington, D.C., office, Robert Schooling, the office's managing director, announced today.

Former Pfizer Public Affairs Director Joins APCO's Health Care Team

APCO Worldwide — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 02:07:25 GMT

Washington, D.C. (August 26, 2010) – Jim Quindlen, former interactive art director at Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide, joins APCO Worldwide as a creative director, Robert Schooling, managing director of the Washington, D.C., office, announced today.

Former Ogilvy Art Director Joins APCO

APCO Worldwide — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 02:07:25 GMT

Washington, D.C. (August 3, 2010) – Jim Quindlen, former interactive art director at Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide, joins APCO Worldwide as a creative director, Robert Schooling, managing director of the Washington, D.C., office, announced today.

APCO Launches Reputation-Management Tool to Measure Impact of Reputation on Key Business Outcomes

APCO Worldwide — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 02:07:25 GMT

Washington, D.C. (July 7, 2010) – APCO Worldwide has launched the first in a series of studies using the Return on Reputation Indicator, Founder and CEO Margery Kraus announced today. The new outcome-focused methodological tool developed by APCO Insight, the company's opinion research group, will help companies better understand, protect and increase their reputation equity.

APCO CEO Named to PRWeek's Power List

APCO Worldwide — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 04:07:25 GMT

Margery Kraus honored for second consecutive year

Information Privacy Expert Joins APCO

APCO Worldwide — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 02:07:25 GMT

Washington, D.C. (July 1, 2010) – Tina Stow, former senior director of privacy and communication for LexisNexis, joins APCO Worldwide's issues management practice.

APCO Launches New Transportation and Infrastructure Project-Lifecycle Offering

APCO Worldwide — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 02:07:25 GMT

Washington, D.C. (June 29, 2010) – APCO Radius, a new offering aimed at anticipating and addressing the challenges of transportation projects at every stage, was launched today by APCO Worldwide.

Former National Security Council Spokesman Joins APCO Worldwide

APCO Worldwide — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 02:07:25 GMT

Washington, D.C. (June 24, 2010) – Gordon Johndroe, former spokesman for the National Security Council (NSC) and former White House deputy press secretary, joins APCO Worldwide as a vice president in the Washington, D.C., office's government relations practice.

Former U.S. Assistant Commerce Secretary Named Senior Counselor at APCO Worldwide

APCO Worldwide — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 02:07:25 GMT

Washington, D.C. (June 22, 2010) – James P. Moore, Jr., former U.S. assistant secretary of commerce for trade development, joins APCO Worldwide as a senior counselor and member of the company's International Advisory Council (IAC), APCO founder and chief executive officer Margery Kraus announced today.

Nicoletti Takes Helm of APCO's Brussels Office; Walsh Assumes Leadership Role for Southeast Asia Region, Global Management of Key Client Microsoft

APCO Worldwide — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 07:07:25 GMT

Brussels (June 14, 2010) – APCO Worldwide's Paolo Nicoletti today was named managing director of the company's European headquarters office in Brussels, announced Brad Staples, chief executive officer of APCO's Europe, Middle East and Africa region. Former managing director Garry Walsh was named managing director of the firm's Southeast Asia region based in Singapore and global account lead for Microsoft, one of APCO's key clients.

Former Wyeth Corporate Affairs Head to Lead APCO's Work in Health Care

APCO Worldwide — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 02:51:25 GMT

Washington, D.C. (June 2, 2010) - Timothy P. Cost, a 30-year corporate-affairs and investor-relations veteran with executive experience at several of the world's top health-care companies, today was named global chair, health care, and executive vice president at APCO Worldwide, Margery Kraus, APCO founder and chief executive officer, announced.

Anita McBride, Former Laura Bush Chief of Staff, Joins APCO Worldwide

APCO Worldwide — Mon, 17 May 2010 02:28:18 GMT

Washington, D.C. (May 18, 2010) – Anita McBride, former assistant to President George W. Bush and chief of staff to First Lady Laura Bush, joins APCO Worldwide as a member of the company’s International Advisory Council (IAC) and a senior counselor with Global Political Strategies (GPS), president and CEO Margery Kraus announced today.

APCO Strengthens London, European Client Offerings

APCO Worldwide — Tue, 04 May 2010 07:14:32 GMT

Stephanie Lvovich, Firm's Global Food, Consumer Products Practice Leader, Named Executive Director in Europe, the Middle East, Africa; Razi Rahman Appointed Deputy Managing Director of London Office

Greg Gilligan Takes Helm of APCO Worldwide in Beijing

APCO Worldwide — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 07:13:59 GMT

Greg Gilligan, former general manager of corporate affairs and senior director of operations for McDonald's China, is appointed managing director of APCO Worldwide's Beijing office, Murray King, managing director for the firm's Greater China operations, announced today. Gilligan will oversee daily operations and client service for APCO in Beijing.

Consumer PR Expert Adds to Talent at APCO

APCO Worldwide — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 07:13:07 GMT

Mischa Dunton, former senior public relations manager at LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc., joins APCO Worldwide as a vice president, Robert Schooling, managing director of APCO's Washington, D.C., office, announced today. Dunton has more than 14 years of experience in corporate and crisis communication, brand positioning and product public relations.

APCO Grows New York Office’s Financial Communication, Media Relations Team

APCO Worldwide — Thu, 13 May 2010 07:12:15 GMT

Award-winning global communication consultancy APCO Worldwide has hired John Dudzinsky as a vice president, Nelson Fernandez, managing director of APCO's New York office, announced today. Dudzinsky joins APCO with more than 14 years of experience in financial communication and media relations in New York and London.

APCO Expands Washington, D.C., Issues Management Expertise

APCO Worldwide — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 22:11:42 GMT

Lisa Carr, co-founder of communication consulting firm Nine Dot Strategies, joins APCO Worldwide's Washington, D.C., office as a vice president in APCO's issues management practice, Robert Schooling, the office's managing director, announced today.

Former Chairman, President of Cargill China Joins APCO

APCO Worldwide — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:11:06 GMT

J. Norwell Coquillard, former chairman and president of Cargill Investment (China) Limited, joins APCO Worldwide in China as a senior counselor and a member of APCO's International Advisory Council based in Shanghai, president and CEO Margery Kraus announced today. Coquillard has more than 25 years of business experience in Asia.

APCO's Washington, D.C., Office Builds on Strategic Communication Expertise

APCO Worldwide — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 22:10:29 GMT

Jennifer Swint, founder and former president of communication consulting firm Nine Dot Strategies, joins APCO Worldwide's Washington, D.C., office, Robert Schooling, the office's managing director, announced today. Swint is a senior vice president and the firm's business development director for the North American region.

APCO Adds To New York Office, Expands Financial Communication Practice

APCO Worldwide — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:09:45 GMT

Jessica McCormick, former director of investor relations at Taylor Rafferty, joins APCO Worldwide as a senior associate in the financial communication practice, Nelson Fernandez, managing director of APCO's New York office, announced today.

Former American Hospital Association Executive Joins APCO as Senior Counselor

APCO Worldwide — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:08:35 GMT

Richard Wade to Add to Firm's Hospital and Health Systems Expertise

APCO launches Global Political Strategies to offer high-level counsel on geopolitics, global economics, new market opportunities

APCO Worldwide — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:02:16 GMT

Former heads of state, government ministers, senior diplomats lead worldwide strategic consulting service

Bestselling Author and Wall Street Journal Veteran Joins APCO’s China Team

APCO Worldwide — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:02:16 GMT

James McGregor, author of the bestselling book One Billion Customers: Lessons from the Front Lines of Doing Business in China and former CEO of Dow Jones and Company in China, joins APCO Worldwide as a senior counselor based in Beijing.

APCO Adds To Corporate Communication Expertise

APCO Worldwide — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:02:16 GMT

Jake Sargent, formerly with the Brunswick Group, joins APCO Worldwide as a vice president, Robert Schooling, managing director of APCO’s Washington, D.C., office, announced today.

APCO CEO Margery Kraus Enters Washington Business Hall of Fame

APCO Worldwide — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:02:16 GMT

Margery Kraus, president and chief executive officer of APCO Worldwide, is one of five laureates to be inducted this year into the Washington Business Hall of Fame.

Roderick Abbott, Former WTO Deputy Director-General, Joins APCO Worldwide’s Brussels Office

APCO Worldwide — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:02:16 GMT

Abbott has spent more than 40 years in the multilateral trade system and has been involved in almost every aspect of trade policy, with particular emphasis on negotiations and trade disputes.

Employee Confidence Remains Strong Despite Tough Economy

APCO Worldwide — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:02:16 GMT

U.S. Workers Express High Degrees of Optimism, Loyalty to their Companies

Former IBM UK Head of Press and Public Relations Joins APCO

APCO Worldwide — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:02:16 GMT

Chris Steel To Deepen Agency’s Strategic Communication Expertise in London

Council of Public Relations Firms Announces 2010 Board of Directors

APCO Worldwide — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:02:16 GMT

The new chair of the Council’s Board is Margery Kraus, president and CEO of APCO Worldwide.

New APCO Study To Explore Perceptions, Expectations of U.S. Retail Industry

APCO Worldwide — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:02:16 GMT

APCO Insight^® is launching groundbreaking research to examine companies in the retail sector.

APCO Strengthens Support for Clinton Global Initiative at 2009 Meeting

APCO Worldwide — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:02:16 GMT

APCO Worldwide supports the Clinton Global Initiative with the organization's fifth annual meeting.

APCO's Edward Walsh & Darren Murphy Assume New Roles

APCO Worldwide — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:02:16 GMT

Walsh to serve as managing director of London office; Murphy named global lead of services to governments

Ambassadors Cite Economic Challenges as Chief Foreign Policy Concern

APCO Worldwide — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:02:16 GMT

Washington, D.C. (August 19, 2009) – Ambassadors to the United States view the economy and poverty as the most pressing global challenges, according to a new survey of ambassadorial attitudes conducted by APCO Worldwide’s opinion research division, APCO Insight®, in collaboration with The Washington Diplomat.

APCO Named to Inc.’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies List

APCO Worldwide — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 09:02:16 GMT

Washington, D.C. (August 17, 2009) – APCO Worldwide announced today that it was named to the 2009 Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.

APCO Worldwide Opens in Malaysia

APCO Worldwide — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 09:02:16 GMT

Hong Kong (August 10, 2009) – APCO Worldwide, continuing to broaden its activities in Asia, is opening a new office in Kuala Lumpur, Margery Kraus, president and chief executive officer, announced today.

Former Director of U.S. Office of Global AIDS Coordinator Joins APCO International Advisory Council

APCO Worldwide — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:02:16 GMT

Ambassador Mark R. Dybul, former director of the U.S. Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator, joins APCO Worldwide’s International Advisory Council.

Don Bonker Appointed to Columbia River Gorge Commission