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
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.
Luciana Blackwell Joins Kekst CNC as Partner, Strengthening the Firm's Strategic Offerings in the UAE
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 8 September 2025 – Kekst CNC, the global strategic communications boutique, is pleased to announce the appointment of Luciana Blackwell as a Partner at its Abu Dhabi office. Luciana’s extensive background in digital, corporate, and financial communications will significantly enhance Kekst CNC’s strategic offerings, further solidifying its presence and capabilities in the UAE and the wider region.
Taylor Bennett Foundation Launches The Sina Nafissi Excellence Fund
The Taylor Bennett Foundation (TBF), in partnership with Kekst CNC, has launched the Sina Nafissi Excellence Fund - a new initiative designed to remove financial barriers faced by ethnically diverse young people pursuing careers in communications.
Amy Edgy Joins Kekst CNC as Partner, Deepening its Industry-Leading U.S. Bankruptcy and Restructuring Capabilities
New York, NY, 10 July 2025 - Amy Edgy Joins Kekst CNC as Partner, Deepening its Industry-Leading U.S. Bankruptcy and Restructuring Capabilities Amy joins after a distinguished legal career at Linklaters and Jones Day, having served as a Partner at both firms
Navigating Succession - Without the Drama
Leadership changes are inevitable. But done well, they can strengthen a company’s reputation. Done poorly, they can unravel years of hard-won trust. From headline-making exits to quiet successions, this edition unpacks what actually works when leaders step in—or step down.
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