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to companies large and small, public and private, typically in times of transition. What We Do What We Do Corporate Reputation & Positioning Crisis Management Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Digital ESG Hedge Funds Investor Relations Litigation M&A Private Equity Public Affairs Research, Data & Insights Restructuring & Bankruptcy Shareholder Activism Defense Who We Are Who We Are How We Work Mission and Values News Insights Global network Join us Join Us 2024 Summer Internship and Associate Pool Program DE&I Contact Us Follow us on Linkedin Your Partner in Communication Our Approach H/Advisors Abernathy is your partner in engaging with key stakeholders on complex issues. With strategic communications experts across disciplines and around the world, we work closely with clients to build and preserve value, seize opportunities and solve problems in today’s dynamic and interconnected world. Find an office Select your country Australia Austria Belgium China France Germany Ireland Italy Japan Netherlands Norway Portugal Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom United States Vietnam Select your city Adelaide Amsterdam Barcelona Beijing Berlin Brisbane Brussels Canderra Chicago Dublin Düsseldorf Frankfurt Funchal Graz Ho Chi Minh City Hong Kong Houston Lisbon London Los Angeles Madrid Malmö Melbourne Milan Munich New York Oslo Paris Porto San Francisco Shanghai Shenzhen Singapore Stockholm Sydney Tokyo Vienna Washington D.C. Zurich Search News 04/24/2024 The end of the just trust me” era of crisis management How has corporate crisis management evolved over the past 20 years? From the proliferation of social media to the rise of stakeholder capitalism” to the increasingly divisive and heated rhetoric about many social and political issues, the communications landscape has shifted substantially – and crisis management has had to shift with it. Read more 04/16/2024 Effectively Navigating the Evolving ESG Landscape ESG” (Environmental, Social and Governance) has become a polarizing term and topic. for organizations and policymakers alike. In this article, our ESG Team shares notable trends they have identified in the evolving ESG landscape and make recommendations for leadership teams. Read more 04/12/2024 TikTok Ban Signaling a Divide in Communications Landscape Ahead of 2024 Election Should the ban of TikTok take hold, it is likely that other uses of consumer data could come under scrutiny, spurred by advocates calling for comprehensive data privacy and protection laws. As the Senate contemplates the app’s fate, now is the perfect time for foreign and domestic companies who rely heavily on user-data to ready themselves with a public affairs and corporate reputation strategy that underscores an adherence to newly defined legislation while also earning the trust of a skeptical public. Read more 04/05/2024 Five Early Proxy Season Insights As we approach the halfway point in the 2024 proxy season, it is shaping up to be a more active cycle than 2023, when many activists seemingly pressed pause” on pursuing public campaigns to evaluate the full impact of new Universal Proxy Card (UPC) regulations. Amid improving and more predictable economic conditions, a rebounding M&A market, and the prospect of rate cuts, activist shareholder activity continues to increase. Thoughtful preparation ahead of any engagement with an activist can often determine how this dialogue evolves. Read more See all articles Corporate Reputation & Positioning Crisis Management Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Digital ESG Hedge Funds Investor Relations Litigation M&A Private Equity Public Affairs Research, Data & Insights Restructuring & Bankruptcy Shareholder Activism Defense Leadership Tom Johnson Chief Executive Officer Tom Johnson is Chief Executive Officer of H/Advisors Abernathy, where he is leading a growth strategy rooted in the firm’s powerful heritage as a trusted partner to leading organizations and executives in their most critical moments. Read more Carina Davidson President Carina Davidson serves as H/Advisors Abernathy’s President, based in the firm’s New York office. Carina counsels companies of all sizes across a broad range of sectors on complex communications matters. She has significant expertise helping clients manage their reputations and develop strategies to reach their core audiences. Read more Peter Lee Chief Financial Officer Peter Lee is the Chief Financial Officer of H/Advisors Abernathy, where he is responsible for all of the firm’s financial functions, including accounting, financial planning, forecasting, client accounting and various financial analyses and reporting. He also oversees and manages the firm’s information technology. His career spans more than 25 years of experience in financial management, business leadership and corporate strategy in various industries, including strategic communications, marketing and advertising, manufacturing, banking and logistics. Read more Chuck Dohrenwend Managing Director Chuck Dohrenwend primarily works with private equity investment professionals and portfolio company leadership teams to optimize their investment and value-creation strategies through strategic communications. He collaborates with executive and communications teams to develop and implement highly effective communications programs for a range of stakeholders, primarily during pivotal events such as mergers and acquisitions, leadership transitions, crises, restructurings, investments and divestments. He also works with publicly traded companies on M&A, crisis management, restructurings and executive transitions. Additionally, Chuck is a member of H/Advisors Abernathy’s Leadership Team and helps ensure that the firm’s operations and teams align with the firm’s client-centric growth strategy.​​ Read more Sydney Isaacs Managing Director, Head of Houston Office Sydney Isaacs provides strategic communications counsel to companies during times of change, including mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, crises and activist shareholder engagements. Sydney’s work supports companies’ valuations and reputations through a combination of financial communications and PR strategies. She has particularly deep experience advising companies across the energy sector, providing support to clients on communications related to their diverse efforts to participate in and respond to the energy transition. ​ Read more Kate Schneiderman Managing Director, Chief of Staff Kate Schneiderman is a member of H/Advisors Abernathy’s Leadership Team and serves as a Managing Director and Chief of Staff to the CEO and President. As Chief of Staff, she plays a leading role in developing and implementing the firm’s growth strategy. Read more What we do Who we are News Global network Join us Contact us Privacy policy Follow us on LinkedIn All rights reserved | H/Advisors...