New York, New York, 8 August 2023 – Kekst CNC, a leading international strategic communications consultancy, announced today that Andrew Blecher has joined the firm as a Partner, based in New York. A trusted advisor with more than 20 years of experience primarily leading in-house communications, he is known for providing senior-level counsel across a range of communications, public affairs, corporate brand marketing, and ESG campaigns and issues. He is experienced in guiding companies through business transformations, corporate rebranding, M&A, leadership changes, issues management, crisis and reputational risk situations. Andrew will also further expand Kekst CNC’s industry-leading offering across a wide range of industries, with particular experience in omnichannel retail, technology, real estate, and consumer goods.
Jeremy Fielding, Co-Chief Executive Officer of Kekst CNC, said:
“We are excited to bring to Kekst CNC’s clients Andrew’s deep insights and experience working with enterprises that own among the most important consumer brands around the world. With the retail industry in a continual state of change as a result of enhanced digitalization and personalization, economic cyclicality and the need for flexible strategies to reach new generations, Andrew will be a trusted counselor for Boards and management teams as they navigate challenges and opportunities and communicate with their broad array of stakeholders. His perspective will also be an invaluable addition to Kekst CNC’s growing leadership team.”
Andrew Blecher added:
“I am thrilled to join the distinguished team at Kekst CNC, with whom I have had the pleasure of working for years. The firm’s expertise, talent and vast network offers clients best-in-class counsel and services, and I look forward to contributing to its ongoing growth. Having led an in-house corporate communications function, I have experienced what today’s executives need to continually evolve their organizations for the future and ultimately deliver strong business results. I am excited to draw on Kekst CNC’s resources and capabilities in integrating digital with traditional communications strategies to create a comprehensive ecosystem that influences key stakeholders.”
As a Chief Communications Officer and senior marketing executive, Andrew has led teams in high-profile global initiatives that enhance the strength of global companies and brands and safeguard their reputations, communicate shareholder value, and position public and private companies and senior executives for future growth and success.
Before joining Kekst CNC, Andrew led his own consultancy focused on providing strategic communications counsel and support to C-suite executives and companies, including leading development and execution of corporate and internal reputation building strategies, M&A and other transaction communications, financial communications, issues management and CSR strategy. Prior to that, Andrew oversaw communications and public affairs at Hudson’s Bay Company, owner of multiple large retailers globally, where he built the communications function and proactively positioned the company and its executives as industry leaders across media and financial markets. He also led the company’s CSR initiatives, including establishing the HBC Foundation. He began his career at in media and marketing at Saks Fifth Avenue in 2003.
Andrew earned a B.A. in communications from American University, where he graduated with honors.
About Kekst CNC
Kekst CNC is a global strategic communications firm that specializes in protecting and enhancing reputations. From 15 locations around the globe, our team of 300 professionals provides expert communications counsel, informed by judgment, insights and data-led analysis. We apply our communications expertise across high-stakes corporate, financial, and political matters, helping businesses communicate effectively through periods of disruption, transformation and growth. Kekst CNC is part of the Publicis Groupe. For more information, visit www.kekstcnc.com.
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