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Specialties: Strategic and Financial Communications, Investor Relations, M&A, Crisis & Issues Management, Shareholder Activism, Litigation Support, Alternative Investments, Restructuring, Cyber Security, Corporate Governance and Public Affairs. 15 locations worldwide; 600 clients; 300 employees, 70 located in New York.
Kekst CNC
U.S. Headquarters: 1675 Broadway, 30th Flr., New York, NY 10019-5820
212/521-4800
www.kekstcnc.com
Specialties: Strategic and Financial Communications, Investor Relations, M&A, Crisis & Issues Management, Shareholder Activism, Litigation Support, Alternative Investments, Restructuring, Cyber Security, Corporate Governance and Public Affairs. 15 locations worldwide; 600 clients; 300 employees, 70 located in New York.
Founded: 1970.
Agency Statement:
Kekst CNC is a leading global strategic communications firm with unparalleled expertise in helping global business and institutional leaders navigate through complex transitions, manage strategic opportunities and crises, and enhance reputations through proactive and responsive communications. Our clients rely upon the sound judgment, innovative thinking, and proven effectiveness of our highly experienced team of advisors to develop and execute the integrated communications strategies necessary to maintain the confidence of stakeholders in an era of accelerated change.Jeremy Fielding, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Partner (New York)
Kekst CNC in the news with O'Dwyer's:
| • | Kekst CNC Works Everstream's Sale to Blue BirdThu., Apr. 2, 2026... Kekst CNC represents Cleveland-based Everstream as the business-only fiber network receives bankruptcy court approval for... |
| • | Kekst CNC Appoints Estin Co-CEOMon., Mar. 30, 2026... Lyndsey Estin Kekst CNC has named Lyndsey Estin co-CEO and head of its US operation, succeeding Jeremy... |
| • | Kekst CNC, JF Work Equitable/Corebridge MergerThu., Mar. 26, 2026... Kekst CNC represents Equitable Holdings as it combines with Joele Frank client Corebridge Financial via... |
| • | Kekst CNC, Joele Frank Work Big Self-Storage DealMon., Mar. 16, 2026... Kekst CNC represents Public Storage as it acquires National Storage Affiliates, which uses Joele Frank... |
| • | Kekst CNC Handles OneMagnify's DealMon., Feb. 23, 2026... Kekst CNC handles Crestview Partners as its OneMagnify unit, a provider of AI-enabled marketing tools,... |
| • | Kekst CNC Handles Crestview's Tailwind DealMon., Feb. 2, 2026... Kekst CNC handles Crestview Partners as the private equity firm acquires Tailwind Hospitality, operator of... |
| • | FGS Global Tops MergerMarket's Deal RankingsFri., Jan. 30, 2026...10 in deal count were FGS, Prosek, H/Advisors, Joele Frank, Brunswick, ICR, FTI Consulting, Kekst , LLYC and Edelman. Mergermarket’s rankings are based on its M&A deals database, using transactions over five... |
| • | C Street, Kekst CNC Shop at SaksWed., Jan. 14, 2026...Saks Global Holdings as the luxury retailer declares Chapter 11 while evaluating its "operational footprint." Kekst CNC is working with a group of secured bondholders, who have agreed to pump... |
| • | Kekst CNC, Joele Frank Work WOW DealWed., Dec. 31, 2025... Kekst CNC handles Crestview Partners, while Joele Frank reps DigitalBridge Group as the investment firms... |
| • | Kekst CNC Reps Janus Henderson in $7.4B DealMon., Dec. 22, 2025... Kekst CNC represents Janus Henderson Group as the London-based asset management firm gets acquired by... |
| • | PR Firm News: energi PR Celebrates 35th AnniversaryTue., Dec. 9, 2025...the only Italian firms featured. The EMEA rankings also recognized Brunswick Group, FGS Global, Kekst CNC, FTI Consulting, Headland Consultancy and Teneo. Community recorded 80 accredited transactions, with a... |
| • | Kekst CNC, Joele Frank Work MeridianLink DealMon., Aug. 11, 2025... Kekst CNC represents Centerbridge Partners as it acquires MeridianLink, a Joele Frank client, in an... |
| • | Kekst CNC Works Dallas Morning News’ DealFri., Jul. 11, 2025... Kekst CNC represents the DallasNews Corp. as it gets acquired by Hearst Corp. for about... |
| • | Kekst's Shipley Heads to FTITue., Jul. 1, 2025... Joseph Shipley Joseph Shipley, who was most recently a partner at Kekst CNC, comes on board as a senior managing director in FTI Consulting’s strategic communications... |
| • | Kekst CNC Works Crestview’s Deal for Smyth Cos.Fri., Mar. 7, 2025... Kekst CNC handles Crestview Partners as the private equity company acquires Smyth Cos., a leading... |
| • | Kekst CNC Recruits Meta/Twitter AlumMon., Feb. 3, 2025... Sean Evins Kekst CNC has named Sean Evins, a veteran of Meta and Twitter, as a partner... |
| • | On the Move: Fathom Entertainment Names Becker PR ChiefMon., Jan. 27, 2025...and head of group communications. Norrman was most recently partner and managing director in Kekst CNC’s Stockholm office. Before that she held several communications posts at global telecom company... |
| • | Kekst CNC Works Vitamin Shoppe Owner Chpt. 11Mon., Nov. 4, 2024... Kekst CNC handles Franchise Group as the Delaware (Ohio) franchising platform files for Chapter 11... |
| • | Kekst CNC Works True Value Chapter 11Tue., Oct. 15, 2024... Kekst CNC handles True Value Company as the hardware wholesaler declares Chapter 11 and agrees... |
| • | Kekst CNC Works HHAeXchange's Sandata DealMon., Oct. 7, 2024... Kekst CNC is handling HHAeXchange’s acquisition of Sandata Technologies, a deal that joins companies that... |
| • | Kekst CNC Handles GA Chemical Fire CrisisTue., Oct. 1, 2024... Kekst CNC is handling media in the aftermath of the Sept. 29 fire at a... |
| • | Kekst CNC Boosts Mideast PresenceMon., Sep. 23, 2024... John Rynehart Kekst CNC has hired John Rynehart, who has 20 years of communications experience in the... |
| • | 7-Eleven Calls in Kekst CNCTue., Sep. 3, 2024... Kekst CNC is providing media support for the Japanese owner of the 7-Eleven convenience store... |
| • | Kekst CNC Works Aussie AG SPAC DealThu., Aug. 29, 2024... Kekst CNC represents Agriculture & Natural Solutions Acquisition Corp. as it acquires Australian Food &... |
| • | Brunswick Group Stars in Paramount DealMon., Jul. 8, 2024...Gagnier Communications (Dan Gagnier) and Principal Communications Group (Melissa Zukerman) for support National Amusements used Kekst CNC (Molly Morse and Daniel Hoadley) for communications counsel.... |
| • | JF, Kekst CNC Handle Hornblower ReorgFri., Jul. 5, 2024... Joele Frank and Kekst CNC handled the financial restructuring of Hornblower Group, operator of daily ferry commuter and... |
| • | Kekst CNC Works Landbridge's IPOTue., Jul. 2, 2024... Kekst CNC handled Landbridge’s initial public offering as its shares rose as much as 23.5... |
| • | Lyle Assumes Avoq NYC GM SlotWed., Jun. 19, 2024...as well. Before coming to Wachsman, he was a VP at Teneo and worked at Kekst CNC and Ropes & Gray, in addition to serving as a field organizer in... |
| • | Kekst CNC Works Waystar's IPOTue., Jun. 11, 2024... Kekst CNC handled the IPO of Waystar Holding Co. healthcare payments firm, which raised $968M... |
| • | Tech Is BackThu., Apr. 11, 2024...fueled in part by the comeback of the technology sector. The parent of MSL and Kekst CNC enjoyed “double-digit” growth in technology revenues, which is a sign of a “clear... |
| • | Kekst CNC, Goldin Work Grant Thornton DealFri., Mar. 15, 2024... Kekst CNC represents Grant Thornton as it sells a majority stake in its US arm... |
| • | On the Move: Prosek Ups Jim David to PartnerMon., Mar. 4, 2024...matters, and other special situations. He has also served as a senior leader at Kekst & Company in New York, focusing on shareholder activism, crisis management, M&A and the... |
| • | PR Firms Seek to Regain Financial FootingFri., Dec. 29, 2023...exits her post, which is filled by Ben LeBolt, partner at Bully Pulpit Interactive. • Kekst CNC provides crisis counsel to Adani Group, the India-based conglomerate accused of fraud and... |
| • | Kekst CNC Works Riposte's Push at SilverBowFri., Dec. 1, 2023... Kekst CNC handles Riposte Capital as the investment advisor presses SilverBow Resources oil & gas... |
| • | Kekst CNC, Greenbrook Drive SVP’s Parking Lot DealTue., Oct. 24, 2023... Kekst CNC represents Strategic Value Partners as the Greenwich CT-based alternative investment firm acquires APCOA... |
| • | Kekst CNC Works Mars Inc.'s DealTue., Aug. 15, 2023... Kekst CNC represents privately held Mars Inc. as it acquires the veterinary diagnostics business of... |
| • | Kekst CNC Recruits Retail Pro BlecherTue., Aug. 8, 2023...was chief communications officer at Hudson’s Bay Company, North America’s oldest company, has joined Kekst CNC as a partner. He was responsible for 70 staffers, handling positioning, PA, financial/M&A communications,... |
| • | Joele Frank, FGS Global Top Mergermarket Global RankingsWed., Jul. 19, 2023...was rounded out by Brunswick Group ($66.4 billion), H/Advisors Abernathy ($63. 9 billion) and Kekst CNC ($59.9 billion). For deal count, ... |
| • | Kekst Works Palladium's NAP AcquisitionThu., Jul. 6, 2023... Kekst CNC reps Palladium Equity Partners and its joint venture affiliate, Palladium Heritage, on the... |
| • | TLG Cracks Band 1 In Chambers Crisis PR CategoryWed., Jun. 28, 2023...by August Strategic Communications, Goldin Solutions, Infinite Global, H/Advisors Abernathy, Hennes Communications, KARV Communcations, Kekst CNC and Poston Communications. TLG’s attention to detail was cited as one reason for their... |
| • | Kekst CNC Drives Lordstown Motors Chapter 11 FilingTue., Jun. 27, 2023... Kekst CNC is representing electric pickup truck maker Lordstown Motors as it files for Chapter... |
| • | Google's Wu Goes to General MotorsFri., Jun. 23, 2023...Block). Before that, Wu was a partner at Brunswick Group and a managing director at Kekst . At GM, she will oversee global communications, reporting to chair and CEO Mary Barra. “Lin-Hua’s broad... |
| • | Kekst CNC Takes Schmid Group PublicWed., May 31, 2023... Kekst CNC represents Germany’s Schmid Group as the maker of capital equipment and software for... |
| • | Kekst CNC Works RenaissanceRe’s $3B DealWed., May 24, 2023... Kekst CNC represents RenaissanceRe Holdings as it acquires American International Group’s Validus Reinsurance in a... |
| • | Kekst CNC Works Athenex Chapter 11Mon., May 15, 2023... Kekst CNC is handling the Chapter 11 filing of Buffalo-based Athenex Inc., a biopharmaceutical company... |
| • | Teneo's Maas Moves to Kekst CNCTue., May 2, 2023...a member of the founding team at Teneo a dozen years ago, has joined Kekst CNC as a partner in New York. At Teneo, Maas was responsible for handling global... |
| • | Kekst CNC Works Crestview’s Investment in GershMon., May 1, 2023... Kekst CNC handles Crestview Partners private equity firm as it takes a 45 percent stake... |
| • | On the Move: Kekst CNC Names Capuano, Lovern, Reardon PartnersTue., Mar. 21, 2023... Kekst CNC promotes Nicholas Capuano, Ross Lovern and Ashe Reardon to partner and Emma Young... |
| • | FGS, Kekst CNC Work $3B RGI DealThu., Mar. 2, 2023... FGS Global and Kekst CNC handle the $3B takeover of Radius Global Infrastructure by EQT Active Core Infrastructure... |
| • | Kekst CNC Goes to Work for Besieged Adani GroupMon., Feb. 13, 2023... Kekst CNC is providing global strategic communications and crisis support to Adani Group, the India-based... |
