Hill & Knowlton Appoints Joshua Lamel to Lead D.C. Technology Practice

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Joshua Lamel has been appointed senior vice president and practice leader of Hill & Knowlton's D.C. technology team. He will report dually to Hadley Wilkins, director of the US technology practice, and Duncan Burns, general manager of the D.C. office.  

As head of the D.C. technology practice, Joshua will lead the office's efforts on both new and current technology clients. He will focus on growing H&K's business in the D.C. technology sector and will lead the team in enhancing client service and driving business development initiatives.

Previously Joshua founded and ran J2 Public Strategies, a full service consulting, government relations and lobbying firm. Prior to that he worked in a number of roles at the trade association TechAmerica where he was most recently senior vice president of commercial policy and government affairs. While at TechAmerica, Joshua developed and led public policy and public affairs for the association. He was also a member of the association's senior leadership team where he worked with the CEO and other department heads on overall management and strategic positioning of the organization.

In addition, Joshua has worked on Capitol Hill for Congressman Kendrick B. Meek as his chief of staff and Senator Ron Wyden as his legislative counsel.

"Technology continues to be one of our fastest growing sectors in the US, and we have to ensure that H&K has the best talent in the industry to lead those account teams," said Wilkins.  "Joshua is a seasoned technology professional who can offer our clients wise counsel and develop and implement communications strategies that deliver results."

"We are thrilled to welcome Joshua to the D.C. team," said Burns. "He has extensive public affairs experience in the technology sector and with managing communications efforts on complex issues, and I'm confident that he will be a strong leader of the office's technology practice. I'm looking forward to working with him to bring the firm to new heights in terms of both growth and accomplishments."

Joshua received a Bachelor of Arts from Colgate University and earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Michigan Law School.

About Hill & Knowlton

Hill & Knowlton, Inc. is a leading international communications consultancy, providing services to local, multinational and global clients. The firm is headquartered in New York, with 80 offices in 44 countries, as well as an extensive associate network. The agency is part of WPP, one of the world's largest communications services groups.

SOURCE Hill & Knowlton

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