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Kekst CNC Strengthens Japan Leadership, Appoints Minako Otani as Co-Head Japan

Kekst CNC today announced the appointment of Minako Otani as Co-Head Japan, reflecting the continued growth and evolution of its Japan operations. Otani, who joined the firm in 2010, will lead the Tokyo office alongside Dr. Jochen Legewie, Partner and Co-Head Japan, who also serves as Chairperson Asia.

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Kekst CNC Strengthens Global Leadership with Promotion of Two New Partners

Kekst CNC, the international strategic communications boutique, has announced the promotion of Mikey Hoare and Veronica Råberg-Schrello to Partner, reinforcing the firm’s global leadership and deep bench of senior expertise. Their promotions reflect Kekst CNC’s commitment to clarity, credibility, and helping businesses communicate with confidence in an increasingly complex and fast-changing world.

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How AI Is Reshaping Corporate Communication

Each episode of Above the Noise features insights from our experts and industry leaders on the trends transforming how organizations communicate, engage, and build trust. In our first episode, Partners Lucy Cording and Sean Evins unpack how AI is reshaping the communications landscape, including: ▸ How businesses can strengthen literacy, governance and trust around AI ▸ Why the corporate website is becoming a critical source of authority ▸ Why GEO is fast becoming a boardroom priority Above the Noise will continue to spotlight the emerging trends and challenges defining the future of corporate communications.

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Executive Apologies: Risk, Opportunity, or Relic?

In today’s high-stakes media landscape, executive apologies are evolving—from strategic tools to potential liabilities. This piece explores how leaders like Jamie Dimon and Shirine Khoury-Haq are reshaping the apology playbook, balancing authenticity, accountability, and brand voice. Whether spoken by a CEO or delivered through clever branding, the best apologies share one trait: they rebuild trust.

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Global Institutional Investor Survey on Japan

As Japanese companies face mounting governance reforms and heightened global scrutiny, the gap between how governance is communicated and how investors perceive it is becoming increasingly consequential. By aligning communications with investor priorities, companies can attract long-term shareholders and strengthen their resilience against opportunistic market pressures.

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Global Investors Urge Japanese Firms to Match Governance Reform with Strategic Clarity and Dialogue

Kekst CNC and SquareWell Partners publish the inaugural 2025 Investor Survey Report representing views from institutional investors managing over $22 trillion in global assets