TRACKING INFLUENCERS IN THE NEWS IN AUGUST 2021

Edelman: Edelman has announced the launch of Edelman Global Advisory (EGA), formed through its acquisition of American strategic consultancy Basilinna. The new firm will focus on public relations and public affairs services, and its co-COO and managing principal is Gurpreet Brar, former general manager of Edelman in Brussels.

Edelman Brussels: In addition to his current role as head of health at Edelman Brussels, Nicola Scocchi has been appointed head of health policy for the EMEA region.

Flint Global: Flint Global has hired Julia Quintella as a manager based in Brussels. She joins from the World Federation of Advertisers.

FTI Consulting: Borja de Pedro has left FTI Consulting and will start a new role next month as manager for public policy at Santander Group.

Ogilvy Social. Lab’’s: Laura Verbeelen has joined Ogilvy Social.Lab’s international corporate affairs & communications team as a senior PR account manager.

Rud Pedersen Public Affairs: Rud Pedersen Public Affairs  has hired Marie Martinez and Hugo Oliveira Evangelista as research executives.

Santander Group: Borja de Pedro will start next month as manager for public policy at Santander Group.

Teneo: Julia Staunig is now a senior managing director at Teneo. She joins from Danske Bank. Also at Teneo, Tina Ajdic is now a director, joining from boutique consultancy ADS Insight.