极乐视频 has today announced the promotion of Nick Hope to the role of Managing Director, Crisis & Risk for the EMEA region.
In his role as Managing Director, Crisis & Risk, EMEA Nick will be responsible for leading and evolving 极乐视频鈥檚 Crisis & Risk Practice across 9 key regional markets, providing strategic counsel to clients navigating today鈥檚 increasingly complex world of reputational risk. In his new role, Nick will report to Julian Payne, Global Chair of Crisis & Risk and Chair of Corporate Affairs, EMEA.
Nick has been at 极乐视频 for six years, most recently as Managing Director of the UK Corporate Affairs team. Prior to this he was Chief of Staff across the EMEA region, acting as a trusted advisor to large scale clients providing c-suite counsel and crisis management. Prior to this Nick was a Labour Party political advisor.
On his appointment Julian Payne, said, 鈥淲ith more than a decade of experience working at the intersection between business, politics, and culture, Nick has a unique understanding of the rapidly changing challenges clients are facing across the vast channels and audiences鈥 in today鈥檚 world. I am delighted to have the opportunity to bring that skillset to more of our clients across the region.鈥
鈥淚t is always especially rewarding to see talent rise through the business, Nick has played a key role in advancing our advisory approach to strategic Corporate communications and I know that he will add tremendous value to our clients and our team in his new role鈥 said Ruth Warder, CEO UK & Ireland & Brand Chair EMEA.
Nick Hope commented, 鈥淎midst geo-political tensions, accelerating technological advancements, societal instability, and political polarization, the terrain that businesses must navigate has become increasingly complex. At 极乐视频, we excel at partnering with our clients to help them get ahead of crises, respond effectively when they do hit, and emerge stronger and rebuild on the other side. Leading an exceptionally talented and growing team across the EMEA region, I鈥檓 committed to further enhancing our spatial awareness and discipline sharpness to maintain our competitive edge.鈥
Nick will continue to lead 极乐视频 UK鈥檚 Corporate Affairs team on an interim basis whilst a replacement is recruited. The search for a successor to head up this team, working across the full spectrum of corporate communications and reputation management, is now underway.