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APCO
1299 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20004
202/778-1000
[email protected]
www.apcoworldwide.com
Employees: 1228. Founded: 1984.
Agency Statement:
APCO is a global advisory and advocacy firm helping leading corporations, foundations and governments navigate a complex world and create lasting impact.Founded in 1984, with one woman’s vision and bold action, APCO has grown into an independent, majority women-owned firm of more than 1,200 employees with work spanning 80 markets around the world.
Headquartered in Washington, D.C., APCO is comprised of strategic advisers, consultants and creators, providing service and expertise in financial, competitive, political and societal issues.
By bringing diverse people and ideas together, and working beyond traditional boundaries, APCO builds the un/common ground upon which progress is made.
Services:
•Advocacy Campaigns
•Capital Markets
•Change & Transformation
•Climate & Biodiversity
•Competition & M&A
•Corporate Communication
•Creative Strategy & Design
•Crisis, Issues & Litigation
•Executive Positioning
•Geo-Commerce & Risk
•Integrated Media
•Internal Culture & Engagement
•Public Affairs & Government Relations
•Reputation & Brand Management
•Research, Analytics & Measurement
•Social Impact & ESG
•Strategic Partnerships & Global Engagement
Brad Staples, Global CEO
Margery Kraus, Founder & Executive Chairman
Evan Kraus, President & Managing Director, Operations
Kelly Williamson, President, North America
Global Leadership Team:
Debra Delman, Chief Financial Officer
Mara Hedgecoth, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer
Eliot Hoff, Executive Director, Global Crisis Practice Lead
Philip Fraser, Chief Information Officer
Agnieszka Yank, Chief Talent Officer
Imad Lahad, AI Business Solutions Lead; Global Digital Practice Lead
Maril Gagen MacDonald, CEO, Gagen MacDonald
APCO’s NEW YORK OFFICE
1250 Broadway, 31st Flr., New York, NY 10010
212/300-1800
Brian Ellner, Mng. Dir., New York
APCO's EUROPE HEADQUARTERS
Rue Montoyer 47, 5th Flr., Brussels 1000, Belgium
32-2-645-9811
Paolo Compostella, Pres., Europe
APCO's MENA HEADQUARTERS
104, Block B, Office Park Bldg., Dubai Internet City, PO BOX 500746, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
971-4-361-3333
Mamoon Sbeih, Pres., Middle East & North Africa
APCO's ASIA HEADQUARTERS
Suite 903, Tower C, Office Park, No.5, Jinghua South St., Chaoyang District, Beijing 100020, China
86-10-6505-5127
Anne Wang, COO, Greater China
Chris Torrens, Mng. Dir., Greater China
81-3-6457-9702
Masayo Nagai, Chmn., Asia
137 Market St., #16-01, Singapore 048943, Singapore
65-6922-0555
Ian Rumsby, Chief Client Officer, Southeast Asia
Clients Include:
BridgestoneDP World
IKEA
Kellanova
Mahindra
Microsoft
Southwest Airlines
Tegan and Sara Foundation
APCO in the news with O'Dwyer's:
| • | Good Riddance to 2025Tue., Dec. 30, 2025...York’s 34-year-old mayor Zohran Mamdami. Canada Goose Holdings, maker of luxury parkas and outerwear, hires APCO on issues related to trade with the US as Trump slaps tariffs on Canada. Real... |
| • | GrayRobinson Does Outreach for BahrainTue., Dec. 16, 2025...of staff to former New York Democratic Congressmen Michael McMahon and Joe Crowley, headed APCO ’s financial services and government affairs unit. Jogerst was press secretary tor Georgia Republican Representative Barry... |
| • | On the Move: RH Strategic Brings On Capitol Hill Vet GailThu., Nov. 13, 2025...Pharmaceuticals and Orchard Therapeutics. Earlier in her career, she was a senior director at APCO . At Prime, Payne will lead the company's integrated external affairs organization, bringing together public... |
| • | TIME Editor Jacobs Receives Daniel J. Edelman AwardWed., Sep. 24, 2025...recipients were recognized for their leadership, influence, and long-standing contributions to the field. Erin Cooper, APCO Conor Douglass, Attention Comms Abbey Scalia, Berk Communications Autumn Blackmon-Burk, GCI Health Nicole Sullivan, Gregory FCA Joyce Kim, IW... |
| • | Navigating the Trust Paradox in Healthcare CommunicationsTue., Sep. 23, 2025...S Simon Media, spoke with Mathew Shearman, Global Chair of the Health Practice at APCO , about findings from the firm’s most recent Pulse Check survey of more than 1,500... |
| • | APCO Pitches Candidate to Head UNESCOFri., Sep. 19, 2025... Firmin Edouard Matoko APCO is working to promote the candidacy of the Republic of the Congo’s Firmin Edouard... |
| • | APCO Snags Ex-UN AmbassadorWed., Sep. 17, 2025... Linda Thomas-Greenfield Linda Thomas-Greenfield, who was US ambassador to the UN, has joined APCO as a senior advisor. Prior to becoming UN ambassador in 2021, Thomas-Greenfield was US assistant... |
| • | On the Move: APCO's Tobin Joins InfiniteWed., Sep. 17, 2025... Zoe Tobin Infinite brings on former APCO director Zoe Tobin as VP. At ... |
| • | On the Move: APCO Hires Waties AgainTue., Aug. 12, 2025... Stephanie Waties APCO brings on Stephanie Waties as senior director/SVP, corporate reputation and public affairs. Waties formerly spent eight years... |
| • | On the Move: APCO Hires Kidoguchi for Tokyo DutyThu., Jul. 24, 2025... Yuko Kidoguchi APCO appoints Yuko Kidoguchi as a director in its Tokyo office. Kidoguchi was most recently vice president of... |
| • | Canada Goose Flies with APCOThu., Jul. 17, 2025... Canada Goose Holdings, maker of luxury parkas and outwear, has signed on APCO to handle issues related to trade. CEO Dani Reiss expects the company will experience “minimal... |
| • | ICR US Health Head Joins APCOWed., Jul. 16, 2025...was most recently head of US healthcare public relations at ICR Healthcare, is joining APCO as a senior director. At ICR Healthcare, O’Brien advised private and publicly traded healthcare companies... |
| • | GOP Strategist Meyers Takes Teneo PostWed., Jul. 16, 2025... Dan Meyers Dan Meyers, who did a seven year stint at APCO , exiting as deputy manager director of its DC office, has joined Teneo as managing... |
| • | On the Move: APCO Adds Rubenstein's AllanThu., May 29, 2025... James Allan APCO brings on James Allan as senior director in its financial advisory and communications practice, based in... |
| • | APCO Adds Trump AlumMon., May 19, 2025...House National Economic Council and National Security Council during the first Trump administration, joins APCO as senior director and head of economic security policy. Lang was most recently practice head... |
| • | A Communications Playbook for the Trump EraThu., May 15, 2025...a responsible actor in a rapidly evolving world. *** Alyse Deutsch is a Senior Consultant in APCO ’s Geocommerce team. Rosalind Reischer is a Senior Associate Director in ... |
| • | On the Move: ROKK Solutions Adds APCO's MillsThu., May 8, 2025...public affairs firm, brings on Annaleigh Mills as director of data & insights. Mills joins ROKK from APCO , where she was most recently a research manager in its AI & Intelligence division.... |
| • | Top PR Firms in Chicago Ranked by O'Dwyer'sWed., Apr. 23, 2025...top PR firms for 2025. Technology PR-focused Walker Sands takes second with $32M in net fees. APCO , headquartered in Washington, DC, rounds out the top three with $28.5M in net fees. See... |
| • | New York PR Firms Dominate O'Dwyer's Ranking of Top PR FirmsTue., Apr. 15, 2025...leapfrogs over The Bliss Group ($23.1M), which remains in ninth, to take eighth and APCO ($19M) rounds out the top ten. Total net fees for the 38 ranked firms in... |
| • | PR Firms Post 1.5% Dip in '24 IncomeThu., Apr. 10, 2025...invest in the talent and technology that drive measurable impact for our clients,” said Kempner. APCO Rebrands in 40th Anniversary Year ... |
| • | On the Move: Herald Group Names Boles to Client Services PostWed., Apr. 9, 2025...is the founder of communications consultancy Scout Strategies. She also served as SVP at APCO . Boles has led global teams supporting such corporations and organizations as McDonald’s, Verizon, Dow... |
| • | Purposeful Advisors Adds Leach in LondonMon., Mar. 10, 2025...the ReputationRise shop, has worked at Hill & Knowlton (managing director-corporate affairs & advisory), APCO (senior director), and WE Communications (Microsoft senior lead for EMEA & emerging markets). Frank De... |
| • | News of Firms: APCO Launches Center for Trade, Investment and Market AccessTue., Mar. 4, 2025... APCO launches its Center for Trade, Investment and Market Access. The center brings together more than... |
| • | WPP Alum Ellner to Head APCO NYCThu., Feb. 27, 2025... Brian Ellner Brian Ellner, a veteran of WPP, BCW and Edelman, comes on board at APCO as managing director of its New York office. Ellner joins ... |
| • | AARP Vet Clark Joins APCOTue., Feb. 4, 2025...who spent more than a dozen years as campaign director at AARP, is joining APCO as a senior director in its DC headquarters. He had spearheaded prescription drug and family... |
| • | Finding Success Through Prediction and PreparationTue., Jan. 28, 2025...to cast a vote determining the future of their country and our global ecosystem. APCO sought to track and translate these developments in real-time but also contextualize these outcomes... |
| • | On the Move: APCO Adds PhanWed., Jan. 22, 2025... Danny Phan APCO brings on Danny Phan, who was previously global chief strategy officer and managing director of the... |
| • | APCO's Camarco Handles Bain's Real Estate DealTue., Jan. 21, 2025... Camarco, which is APCO ’s London-based financial communications arm, is handling Bain Capital’s $300M deal to sell three Spanish... |
| • | Varsani Joins APCO's UK Financial PR UnitFri., Dec. 6, 2024... Malika Varsani Malika Varsani has joined Capital Market Communications Ltd. (Camarco) which is APCO ’s London-based financial and corporate PR consultancy. She has nearly 20 years of financial news, research... |
| • | APCO Recruits Starmer Aide SimpsonMon., Nov. 11, 2024...Simpson, who most recently served as head of international policy for UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is joining APCO as a director on its public affairs team. In his post with Starmer, Simpson led and coordinated the Labour... |
| • | News of Firms: Profile Unveils ESG Thought Leadership UnitFri., Oct. 25, 2024...New York City). The John W. Hill Award (sponsored by Hill+Knowlton) will go to APCO founder and executive chairman Margery Kraus; Jonathan Adashek, SVP, marketing and communications, IBM, will receive... |
| • | Finance Trade Groups Earn High Marks on Capitol HillThu., Oct. 10, 2024...as the most effective industry advocates on Capitol Hill, according to a new survey released by APCO Worldwide. The survey, which quizzed policy leaders on what public-policy characteristics make associations effective in... |
| • | Pro-Palestinian Activists Target APCOMon., Sep. 9, 2024... Pro-Palestinian activists protested at APCO ’s London office on Sept. 3 for its work on behalf of Israel’s Elbit Systems,... |
| • | On the Move: Lucas Public Affairs Ups Sheehan and Taylor to EVPsThu., Aug. 22, 2024...previously a VP at Keadjian Associates and was director and North America lead for APCO ’s energy and clean tech practice. Taylor, who heads LPA’s business development team, has been... |
| • | Accounts in Transit: APCO to Build US Awareness of India's Mahindra GroupTue., Aug. 6, 2024... APCO signs on to promote Mahindra Group, an Indian multinational conglomerate with more than $23... |
| • | Adapting to Global Geopolitical ShiftsMon., Jul. 15, 2024...thrive in the second half of this rapidly changing decade. *** Brad Staples is CEO of APCO . ... |
| • | APCO Expands into UkraineTue., Jun. 11, 2024... Sonya Soutus APCO has moved into Ukraine, setting up a shop in Kyiv that is headed by... |
| • | APCO Recruits Mexico Foreign Affairs VetThu., May 30, 2024...Delgado Peralta Martha Delgado Peralta, a veteran of Mexico’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has joined APCO as chair of its Mexico and Latin America group. As undersecretary for multilateral affairs and... |
| • | 2023 Was 'Mixed Bag' for Financial PR FirmsFri., Apr. 26, 2024...operate, resonates in the marketplace and allows us to build new and lasting client relationships.” APCO advances to #3 Geoffrey Pelham-Lane The strongest gains in O’Dwyer’s financial/IR rankings this year came... |
| • | Dentons Global Advisors Adds DelliFri., Apr. 26, 2024...head of EU representation for Group BPCE, France’s No. 2 banking group; consultant at APCO ; senior advisor at the European Savings Banks Group; and auditor at Deloitte. Focusing on policy... |
| • | Health Firms Post Paltry 2.6% Growth in '23Fri., Apr. 12, 2024...paltry 2.1 percent rise to $1.5B in 2023. Half the group (Real Chemistry, Ruder Finn, APCO , imre and Crosby) posted gains while the rest (Inzio Evoke, Edelman, Spectrum, Finn Partners... |
| • | NYC PR Firms Largest Slice of O'Dwyer's RankingsTue., Apr. 9, 2024...with 14 in Chicago, including chart-topper Edelman ($100.9M). Columbus, Ohio-based Fahlgren Mortine ($39.2M) and APCO 's Chicago office ($28.6M) round out the top three Midwest firms. Tinseltown's top star is Edelman's LA... |
| • | APCO Promotes Saudi Arabia TourismTue., Apr. 9, 2024... APCO has signed on to promote this month’s visit of Ahmed Al Khateeb, head of... |
| • | APCO Adds Geopolitical Risk Pro TorrensTue., Mar. 12, 2024... Chris Torrens APCO has named Chris Torrens, a geopolitical risk and compliance veteran, as managing director of... |
| • | On the Move: MP&F Hires Vince Skyers as Exec Creative DirectorThu., Mar. 7, 2024...we bring to the table for our clients in the way of creative storytelling.” Tristan Lemonnier APCO names Tristan Lemonnier, who has nearly 15 years of experience in public policy, integrated... |
| • | On the Move: APCO's Camarco Unit Names Cohen Tech LeaderWed., Feb. 28, 2024... Marc Cohen Camarco, the London-based financial and corporate communications shop owned by APCO , names Marc Cohen to lead its technology sector team as senior director. Cohen comes... |
| • | APCO Rebrands to Celebrate 40th AnniversaryWed., Feb. 21, 2024... APCO has launched a new brand identity to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Washington-based... |
| • | NI's Allison Takes Gagen MacDonald PostTue., Feb. 13, 2024...Allison, who most recently was head of global communications at National Instruments, has joined APCO Worldwide’s Gagen MacDonald unit as managing director. Prior to NI, Allison spent 16 years at... |
| • | H&K’s Global PA Chair Shifts to TeneoTue., Feb. 6, 2024...on EU and transatlantic affairs. He also was executive director for government relations at APCO Worldwide. At Teneo, Maze-Sencier succeeds Olivier Jay, who will remain honorary chair and senior managing... |
| • | Fernandez Takes Healthcare Post in BerkshiresMon., Jan. 15, 2024... Nelson Fernandez Nelson Fernandez, former North American chair of APCO Worldwide and managing director of Burson-Marsteller, has joined Volunteers in Medicine Berkshires as director... |
