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#LeadershipCommunication: The latest edition of Impact Insights, authored by Dominic Reynolds and Jemima McCrystal, examines how the rhetoric of the new U.S. administration is reshaping communication strategies in both the corporate and political arenas. From bold statements to new platforms, discover how leaders are adapting to stand out in today’s dynamic environment. ? What You'll Find in This Edition: ? ?An exploration of the new communications playbook influencing leaders across industries ?Insights from influential business executives like Sam Altman, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jamie Dimon ?How leaders in Germany and the U.K. are redefining public engagement ?The resurgence of corporate websites as key communication platforms ? For leaders and communications teams, this is a pivotal moment to reassess how messages are crafted and delivered. Explore the full edition: https://lnkd.in/eHgC6ce2 ? Subscribe to Kekst CNC's Impact Insights for thought-provoking analyses and actionable strategies in leadership communications > https://lnkd.in/eAufiVHm #ImpactInsights

Kekst CNC Partner Todd Fogarty has been recognized by MergerLinks as one of North America’s top M&A PR consultants in 2024, having advised on more transactions than any other member of its Top 10 ranking. ? Join us in celebrating this recognition.?

Kekst CNC is pleased to have advised Asyad Shipping on its successful flotation on the Muscat Stock Exchange S.A.O.C, marking Oman’s first IPO in 2025. Asyad Shipping raised $333 million (OMR 128 million) through its listing, with strong institutional investor interest. This marks another step in Oman’s economic diversification goals. ? Congratulations to all involved. ? The Kekst CNC team was led by Kevin Soady, Nahed Ashour, Gregor Riemann, Dempsey Best, Christopher Deifu?, and Tan Siddique.

Kekst CNC is pleased to have advised Alpha Data on its successful IPO and listing on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, marking the UAE’s first IPO in 2025. Alpha Data raised $163 million (AED 600 million) through its listing, which was double-digit oversubscribed, with shares rising more than 6% on the first day of trading. This landmark transaction positions the family business well for a new era of operations and governance. Congratulations to all involved. The Kekst CNC team was led by Kevin Soady, Nahed Ashour, Gregor Riemann, Alex Dart, Christopher Deifu?, and Katherine Kilgallen.

We are delighted to announce the promotion of four exceptional advisors to Partner: Theo Birmpoutsoukis Neil Maitland Dominic Reynolds Meghan Sheehan Each has significantly contributed to our success, and their leadership will enhance our global boutique strategy by bolstering our leadership team. This will enable us to deliver tailored strategic communication solutions to clients navigating complex challenges worldwide. Read the full release here: https://lnkd.in/eCUUtfe7 Additionally, Kekst CNC has strengthened its management team by promoting Paul Andrieu to Director and Mark Fallati, James Hartwell, and Hallie Wolff to Principals. Congratulations also to those advancing to Senior Associate, Consultant, Senior Consultant, and Business Operations roles: Arnob Ahmed, Tania Ahmed, Anna Ballestrem, Dempsey Best, Georgie Burrage, Paola Grondin-Duboscq, Katherine Kilgallen, Tina Khoury, Beatrix Lohn, Jessica Lustig, Ava Mack, Annabel Mander, Edoardo Mancini, Simon Markebeck, Jemima McCrystal, Flore Moens, Mia Nolan, Samuel Rhydderch, Aliya Schmid, Nitesh Shah, Sarah Shaikh, Sophie von Bodelschwingh, Erica Verardi, and Ella Woolhouse. Please join us in congratulating all our newly promoted colleagues!

Last night, Kekst CNC Tokyo hosted the first in a series of energy events, bringing together key players from Japan's energy sector. The evening featured insightful discussions on Japan’s offshore wind efforts, the role of the government, and how geopolitical factors may impact the future of renewables. ? We were honored to have Katya Golubkova, Chief Correspondent for Japan Commodities and Energy Security at Thomson Reuters, as a moderator and speaker. Her leadership facilitated honest and engaging discussions among all attendees. ? Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to the vibrant conversation. We look forward to continuing these important discussions, fostering dialogue that inspires collaboration and progress for Japan's energy industry. ? A heartfelt thanks to Kaya Tanabe, Ai Saito, and Andy Sugawara for organizing this inaugural event and sharing Kekst CNC's insights on current Japanese energy trends.

We are delighted that Kekst CNC’s Richard Campbell, Partner and London office lead, and David Shriver, Senior Advisor, have been recognized in PRWeek's UK Power Book 2025, the guide to the most influential PR professionals in Britain. ? Richard’s exemplary leadership has been pivotal in expanding Kekst CNC’s UK business. His strategic vision has led to significant growth in our team and client base, while he continues to advise organizations on the issues that matter most to them.? ? David, with his extensive experience ranging from investment banking to his role as Chief Reputation Officer at Ocado Group, has quickly made a remarkable impact since joining us as Senior Advisor. His insightful approach to emerging communications challenges is a tremendous asset as our firm continues to innovate and grow. ? Please join us in congratulating Richard and David on this well-deserved recognition.

Kekst CNC hosted the inaugural City Social Munich event. ? More than 30 young professionals joined us at our Munich office last week to exchange ideas and network. The attendees included a diverse mix of clients, alumni, and individuals from various industries and companies. ? Antonia moderated an engaging panel with three founders: Sebastian Kreuels from Münchner K?semanufaktur, Wolf Weimer from Articly, and Lisa Stuhler from Tilia Nachfolgekapital. They discussed the challenges of founding a business, the role of communications—with a focus on media relations and LinkedIn—and the milestones they aim to achieve by 2025. #CitySocial #YoungProfessionals

Today, Kekst CNC New York had the pleasure of hosting the latest installment of our Speaker Series. We were delighted to have Dan Rasmussen, founding partner of Verdad Advisers, share insights from his new book, "The Humble Investor: How to Find a Winning Edge in a Surprising World." Raymond Iwanowski, co-founder of SECOR Asset Management and former co-chief investment officer of the Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS) group at Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM), expertly moderated the discussion, offering invaluable insights into investment analysis, crafting enduring asset allocations, and understanding market dynamics. ? A heartfelt thank you to Daniel and Ray for their enlightening contributions and expert perspectives.

A heartfelt thank you to renowned journalist and author Chris Stokel-Walker for joining us at today's Kekst CNC Future Newsroom event. His insightful talk on the evolving social media and news landscape, impacts of AI, and audience behaviors was truly inspiring. Chris generously shared his views on tackling misinformation and the latest TikTok trends. Special thanks to Robin Pagnamenta for expertly moderating the discussion and to all attendees who filled the room with engaging questions. We look forward to continuing these important discussions as part of our Future Newsroom event series. #FutureNewsroom #AI