Hill+Knowlton Alberta Strengthens Its Government Relations Leadership

Hill+Knowlton Alberta Strengthens Its Government Relations Leadership

Catherine Keill promoted to group leader, public affairs

EDMONTON, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hill+Knowlton Strategies Canada (H+K), the country's top-rated public relations and government relations firm, announces Catherine Keill's promotion to group leader of its Alberta public affairs team.

"Catherine's leadership experience gained in Mayor Mandel's office, as well as her expertise in policy analysis and issues management position her well to lead the Alberta public affairs group from her base in Edmonton," says Lisa Walker, senior vice-president and general manager, H+K Alberta. "As group leader, Catherine will continue to act as a mentor and problem solver while assisting our clients across Alberta with government relations counsel."

Prior to joining H+K in 2012, Catherine worked in several public-service and political roles at the municipal, provincial and federal levels where she honed her public affairs and government relations skills. As deputy chief of staff in the Edmonton mayor's office, Catherine served as the mayor's strategic advisor. She also exercised operational and management functions, managing a staff of seven and overseeing marketing activities.

About Hill+Knowlton Strategies Canada

With nine offices across the country, Hill+Knowlton Strategies is a leader in both public relations and government relations. The Canadian headquarters is located in Toronto. The company is the No. 1-rated strategic communications firm in Canada. It specializes in corporate communications, public affairs, marketing communications, crisis, energy, technology, health care, digital communications, financial communications and transactions. The only communications firm to have earned the Order of Excellence from Excellence Canada, it is also recognized as one of the 2013 Best Workplaces in Canada. Its parent company, Hill+Knowlton Strategies Inc., has 90 offices in 52 countries as well as an extensive associate network and is a member of WPP (NAS: WPPGY) , one of the world's largest communications services groups.

Hill+Knowlton Strategies Canada
Lauren Gross, 416-413-4649
lauren.gross@hkstrategies.ca

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