Hill & Knowlton Appoints New Global Head of Change and Internal Communications

NEW YORK, May 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In an ongoing effort to strengthen its leadership team, Hill & Knowlton has appointed Lindsay Hutter to the newly created role of Global Head of Change and Internal Communications (C&IC).

Lindsay will lead Hill & Knowlton's efforts to build an integrated global practice in this area and will also take on the role of leading H&K's internal communications. Lindsay will continue to serve in her current role as U.S. practice leader for change and internal communications.

Commenting on this appointment, Ken Luce, Hill & Knowlton's Global Chief Operating Officer said: "Lindsay's expertise in internal communications and the challenges of change management helps us to better serve our clients and employees, both of whom are equally important to our company's future. Lindsay has consistently demonstrated an ability to engage at the c-suite level and her strong track record will serve her well in her new role."

Lindsay Hutter commented: "The pace of corporate change is unprecedented in every market around the world, creating a growing need for our expertise in helping companies and their employees navigate transformations and ensure employees are effectively engaged through ongoing internal communications. I'm thrilled with the opportunity to not only bring our expertise to serve clients but also to deliver the same internal communications excellence to Hill & Knowlton's talent around the world."  

Lindsay has extensive experience across the global economy's key sectors including defense, finance, healthcare, technology and retail, and direct experience leading change communications programs around corporate transformations, mergers and acquisitions and leadership changes. She and her colleagues in H&K's US C&IC practice counsel a number of Fortune 100 companies and provide full outsourcing of employee communications programs to clients in multiple sectors.

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 and Knowlton, Inc.

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