NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Weber
Shandwick, one of the world's leading global communications and
engagement firms, today announced the opening of a fully owned
office in Nairobi, Kenya, to meet
growing demand from domestic and multinational companies for
marketing and communications expertise in the region.
This new presence builds on the firm's existing commitment to
African markets through its headquarters in Johannesburg, and its affiliates and partners
on the continent. The office will act as hub for East Africa and allow the firm to execute
pan-Africa client programs that
reach across the region.
Allan Kamau has been appointed
managing director, Weber Shandwick East Africa, to lead the new
office. Previously Kamau was head of Portland Communication's
Nairobi office. Prior to that, he
had worked internationally for companies including The Financial
Times and Africa Practice. Weber Shandwick will support
public and private sector organizations looking to establish a
footprint or expand their presence on the continent and act as an
advisor on complex cross border market and international
development issues.
"Africa's growing economy is
one of the most significant and energizing trends of our time. The
continent's consumer and business spending is estimated to be worth
$4 trillion between now and 2025, and
more than 50 million new middle and upper class households will
emerge in the next decade," said Tim
Sutton, chairman, EMEA and Asia
Pacific, Weber Shandwick. "A global firm such as Weber
Shandwick can help clients navigate – and succeed – in such a
rapidly transforming market."
Jill Hamilton, chief executive
officer of Weber Shandwick Africa, added: "With over 75 percent of
our work being pan-African, our new office will strengthen our
ability to provide world class services seamlessly across the
continent. With growing demand from our clients, our new operation
will support clients focused on this fast-growing sub-region."
Weber Shandwick has a broad footprint across Africa that has been built over years of
reliable and trusted partnerships. The firm works with diverse
clients across a range of sectors, from technology and consumer
marketing, to healthcare and social impact. Over the last three
years, the agency has garnered industry recognition for work
implemented across the continent. International and regional honors
include an IPRA Golden World Award and multiple African Excellence
Awards.
Over the coming months, Weber Shandwick will focus on further
expanding its client base in the region and building its consulting
team.
"Nairobi is the economic
powerhouse of east Africa and
increasingly the location of choice for multinational organizations
looking to tap into regional opportunities," Kamau said. "With its
new capabilities in East Africa,
Weber Shandwick is well placed to serve these companies."
About Weber Shandwick
Weber Shandwick is a leading global communications and
engagement firm in 78 cities with a network extending to 129 cities
around the world. The firm's diverse team of strategists, analysts,
producers, designers, developers and campaign activators has won
the most prestigious awards in the world for innovative, creative
approaches and impactful work. Weber Shandwick was the only public
relations agency included on the Advertising Age Agency
A-list in 2014 and 2015 and the only PR firm designated an A-List
Agency Standout in 2017 and 2018. Weber Shandwick was honored as
PRWeek's Global Agency of the Year in 2015, 2016 and 2017,
The Holmes Report's Global Agency of the Year in 2010, 2012,
2014, 2015 and 2017, and The Holmes Report's Global Digital
Agency of the Year in 2016. The firm deploys deep expertise across
sectors and specialty areas, including consumer marketing,
corporate reputation, healthcare, technology, public affairs,
financial services, employee engagement, social impact, financial
communications and crisis management, using proprietary social,
digital and analytics methodologies. Weber Shandwick is part of the
Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). For more information, visit
http://www.webershandwick.com.
Contact: Madeleine
Goldman
Company: Weber
Shandwick
Phone: 212.445.8244
Email: mgoldman@webershandwick.com
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