Michael Kehs Appointed General Manager, Washington D.C. and US Head of Public Affairs

Press Release:  July 14, 2008

Hill & Knowlton today announced the appointment of Michael Kehs to general manager of the Washington, D.C. office and US head of public affairs.

Prior to joining the firm, Kehs worked with Porter Novelli for nearly a decade developing and implementing strategic issues management, crisis communications and corporate positioning campaigns.

“We always are proud when we are able to attract the top talent and Michael will be a vital asset to our rapidly expanding office in Washington, D.C.  We are thrilled to have a specialist of Michael’s caliber and expertise joining our team,” said Paul Taaffe, chairman and CEO, Hill & Knowlton.

Kehs brings over 25 years of strategic counseling to H&K and has worked with such clients as HP, Motorola, Shell Oil, Wyeth and the US Department of Health and Human Services.  Prior to joining Porter Novelli, he worked for Burson-Marsteller in a variety of leadership roles for 12 years.

“As we enter an exceptional period of change in Washington, D.C. and around the globe, there is tremendous opportunity for growth in public relations and public affairs consulting,” said Kehs.  “Hill & Knowlton has assembled the people, the know-how and the geographic breadth to leverage change to the strategic advantage of our clients.  I’m excited to be a part of the H&K team and look forward to the work ahead.”

Kehs’ award-winning client service includes an integrated advertising, earned media and interactive campaign for the Abundant Forests Alliance that was named Public Affairs Campaign of the Year 2007 by PRWeek.

Kehs’ new role will be effective July 14.

 

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