EDELMAN SMITHFIELD CONTINUES GROWTH IN CANADA WITH TWO SENIOR HIRES
TORONTO, March 15, 2022 /CNW/ - Edelman Smithfield in Canada, a dedicated financial and capital markets communications boutique agency within Edelman, is pleased to announce the addition of two senior specialists to the team.
Daniel Weinerman joins Edelman Smithfield in Canada as Vice President. Daniel brings over 15 years of capital markets, investor relations, ESG and corporate communications consulting. Over the course of his career, he has led the communications efforts of acquisitions, divestitures, shareholder activism, reputational issues and restructuring proceedings for companies in multiple industries across North America.
Heather Ritzer joins as Senior Account Director. Heather has over 12 years of strategic communications experience, working both in agencies and at large professional services firms. Her experience includes leading executive thought leadership, financial media relations, and ESG communications programs for clients across a range of industries, including asset management, accounting, law and management consulting firms, as well as helping clients navigate special situations and crisis and reputational issues.
David Ryan, Managing Director at Edelman Smithfield in Canada, said: "Since launching Edelman Smithfield in Canada in October, we have built incredible momentum, secured new clients and drove organic growth from existing Edelman clients. The addition of Heather and Dan will support this growth and broaden our capabilities in financial and capital markets communications. They bring an incredible wealth of experience and specialized expertise and insights in critical areas such as investor relations and ESG communications."
Edelman Smithfield in Canada is also pleased to announce the promotion of Nina Godard to Senior Vice President.
Ryan continued: "Nina is a skilled communications strategist and has been instrumental in establishing Smithfield's early success. She brings outstanding leadership in serving as a trusted advisor to clients and the Smithfield team and will continue to play a critical role in driving our growth and operational excellence."
About Edelman Smithfield
Edelman Smithfield is a boutique strategic consultancy with the reach and resources of a leading global communications marketing firm. We advise public and private companies on strategic and capital markets communications to help effectively position them with the financial community during transformative events as well as during the normal course of business. Clients choose to work with us because of our specialized and experienced financial communications team, our ability to provide the full range of Edelman's services (such as digital and social media, public affairs and employee engagement) as well as our ability to access Edelman's global network with more than 65 offices around the world.
For more information on Edelman Smithfield in Canada, visit: www.edelman.ca/smithfield
About Edelman
Edelman is a leading global communications marketing firm that partners with many of the world's largest and emerging businesses and organizations, helping them evolve, promote, and protect their brands and reputations. Among its many honors, the firm was awarded the Cannes Lions Grand Prix for PR, named one of 2018 "Agencies to Watch" by Advertising Age and "Global Agency of the Year" by both the Holmes Report and PRWeek, and cited five times by Glassdoor as one of the "Best Places to Work." Edelman owns specialty firms Edelman Intelligence (research) and United Entertainment Group (entertainment, sports, lifestyle).
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