Realities and consequences of mandatory supply-chain due diligence

by Ties Lambermont

Public Affairs Intern
July 19, 2021

Realities and consequences of mandatory supply-chain due diligence

H+K Brussels’ Ties Lambermont and Thomas Vermeeren look ahead at the EU’s new due-diligence rules expected for October, which will make reporting on human rights and environmental issues obligatory The EU is planning to introduce mandatory due-diligence reporting to assess environmental and human rights issues, which is likely to profoundly impact companies with global supply chains. … Read more

NEWS: H+K strengthens retail + leisure offering with addition of Doug Ruchefsky to US Consumer Markets Practice

July 14, 2021, New York – Hill+Knowlton Strategies (H+K), one of the world’s leading public relations firms, has appointed Doug Ruchefsky as Senior Vice President within H+K’s Consumer Markets practice. Ruchefsky will be responsible for growing H+K’s Retail + Leisure client roster within the Consumer Markets practice, as the firm continues its accelerated U.S. market growth. Ruchefsky brings over a decade of experience in providing consumer-centric marketing communications, reputation management, and media relations programs … Read more

International tech giants must become Russian residents under new law

Overview In late January 2021, President Putin instructed the Presidential Administration and the Russian Government to prepare proposals on additional requirements for foreign tech companies operating in Russia, to level the playing field for foreign and Russian tech companies. On July 1st, he signed the resulting bills on Residency and Internet Audience Measurement into law, … Read more

NEWS: Hill+Knowlton Strategies innovates and expands creative offer in London

17 June 2021, London – Hill+Knowlton Strategies (H+K), one of the world’s leading public relations firms continues to invest in its innovation and creative agenda with several senior hires and promotions. Eleanor Sullivan, Managing Director of Creative Strategy, is promoted to lead London’s Innovation + Creative Hub (I+C Hub). Alex Silcox, Managing Director of Creative Services, … Read more

NEWS: Award-winning communications strategist, Mary Jane Walker, returns to H+K to head US Health practice

June 15, 2021, NEW YORK – Hill+Knowlton Strategies (H+K), one of the world’s leading public relations firms, has appointed Mary Jane Walker as U.S. Head of Healthcare. Walker will lead teams that support innovative, strategic healthcare communications for large and small pharmaceutical, biotechnology and other healthcare companies. The appointment further elevates H+K’s position as a … Read more

NEWS: Corporate strategist Lisa Kilmartin joins Hill+Knowlton Strategies

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10 June 2021, London – Hill+Knowlton Strategies (H+K), one of the world’s leading public relations firms, has hired corporate strategist Lisa Kilmartin. Lisa joins as Managing Director, Corporate Affairs + Advisory in London, bolstering a growing team of senior corporate communications experts, led by Tanya Joseph. Lisa brings decades of corporate expertise to H+K’s growing bench … Read more

Russia Sets the Course for a Green Recovery at SPIEF 2021

What is SPIEF?  The St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) is the most prominent annual business event in Russia. It brings together key government and business stakeholders, a wide variety of foreign investors and political leaders. Objectives at SPIEF For Officials For Businesses Advertise Russia’s attractiveness for investments Position themselves and reach decision-makers Platform for political statements and … Read more