Hill+Knowlton Appoints Craig Buchholz Us CEO

Jul 11, 2023•about 2 years ago

Position

Head of Communications

Company

Hill+Knowlton

Craig Buchholz

New York

Description

Hill+Knowlton Strategies, one of the world’s leading strategic communications companies, today announced the appointment of Craig Buchholz, former head of communications for General Motors, as its new US CEO effective July 12th. Based in New York, he will report to Global Chairman and CEO, AnnaMaria DeSalva and join Hill+Knowlton’s Global Leadership Council.","Buchholz succeeds Millar, who has led the US market since 2019. As planned, Millar will continue in his role as H+K’s Global President, returning to the UK following his assignment in the US.

Company Information

Company

Hill+Knowlton

Location

New York, United States

About

Hill+Knowlton Strategies is an international communications consultancy, providing services to local, multinational, and global clients. Our work sparks inspiration, shapes reputations, manages risk, engages stakeholders and impact bottom lines. H+K operates in more than 70 offices in nearly 40 countries worldwide, delivering award-winning campaigns to clients across all sectors and disciplines with a focus on continued innovation for the industry. Since our founding almost 100 years ago, we have produced bold work and effective strategies with our clients that create value for their stakeholders and society. From startups to global brands, agriculture to aerospace, finance to pharma—and everything in between—our clients operate in every public, private and non-profit sector imaginable. Headquartered in New York, the firm is part of WPP, one of the world’s largest communications services groups.

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