Jeff Raleigh, a 25-year veteran of Hill+Knowlton Strategies during two separate stints, has joined MacKenzie Communications in San Francisco as COO.

Jeff RaleighAt the WPP unit, Raleigh ran operations in New York. SF and south Asia; headed client services/global accounts, and served as chancellor of the H+K College.

Raleigh managed strategic communications for the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan and the counter-narcotics program.  

He also counseled Pakistan’s former president Pervez Musharraf, who returned from exile this week.

In 2011, Raleigh established his own firm, and earlier this year became an adjunct professor at the Anneneberg School of Communications teaching a course about PR in conflict environments. He has also been of counsel for Levick Strategic Communications.

Janis MacKenzie believes Raleigh’s “demonstrated leadership, business acumen and extensive experience” will be a great boost for her firm.

MC has done work for Well Fargo Bank, Mills College, Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, British Consulate General and the Psychiatric Foundation of Northern California.