WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Hill & Knowlton (H&K) has been awarded a contract to bolster the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) global outreach.
The IMF works with its member governments to achieve economic and financial stability, which promote growth and poverty reduction. The organization plays a critical role in improving the economic circumstances of people everywhere.
"We are delighted to be selected for this important work," stated Paul Taaffe, chairman and CEO of Hill & Knowlton. "Whether an advisor, an economic market predictor or buffering a crisis, the IMF plays a crucial role around the world working to stabilize financial markets. H&K's regional expertise and global network means the firm is ideally suited to support the IMF in this task."
The one-year contract will be coordinated out of Washington, DC, where the IMF's headquarters is located and will be supervised by Dan Morrison and Kathie Boettrich. Dave Robinson, CEO Middle East & Africa for H&K will lead an H&K team across the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia, while Glenn Schloss, regional director for H&K in the Asia Pacific region, will oversee activity on the IMF program in the Far East with a team of experienced consultants.
H&K will be responsible for counseling on stakeholder outreach strategy for Asia and the Middle East, and on financial sector issues. While media will be an important component of the engagement, customized contact programs with key opinion formers, influencers and the wider financial and economic community are also being planned.
H&K brings 81 years of experience to bear in dealing with key stakeholders and the media and will work in concert with IMF senior management, as well as with its regional and executive teams.
About Hill & Knowlton
Hill & Knowlton (H&K) is a leading international communications consultancy, providing services to local, multinational and global clients. The firm is headquartered in New York and has 73 offices in 41 countries as well as an extensive associate network. H&K is part of WPP , one of the world's largest communications services groups.
About the IMF
The IMF is an international organization of 185 member countries. It was established to promote international monetary cooperation, exchange stability, and orderly exchange arrangements; to foster economic growth and high levels of employment; and to provide temporary financial assistance to member countries to help ease balance of payments adjustment. Since the IMF was established its purposes have remained unchanged, but its operations -- which involve surveillance, financial assistance, and technical assistance -- have developed to meet the changing needs of its member countries in an evolving world economy.
