SEC Newgate expands its global footprint and launches SEC Newgate Ukraine.
The expansion aligns with the Group’s strategic priority and focus on global corporate affairs as it further increases SEC Newgate’s European footprint.
Mirroring the Group’s core specialisms in corporate affairs, institutional relations and strategic advice, SEC Newgate Ukraine will serve foreign companies from Europe, US, and Asia who want access to the Ukranian market as well as domestic firms who may be seeking international visibility.
“We are proud to expand our global offering into Ukraine” said Fiorenzo Tagliabue, SEC Newgate’s Group CEO. “We want to play an active role towards a new future of peace and prosperity for Ukraine. We are here to help all companies and organisations who are willing to support Ukraine’s reconstruction efforts and we will be providing them with world-leading crisis management, corporate communications and advocacy advice”.
Artem Bidenko, Senior Advisor and SEC Newgate Ukraine’s member of the Supervisory board, stated: “Ukraine now is a place for opportunities and for action. International companies already need support in public affairs, in understanding the Ukrainian context and in building relations with stakeholders. With SEC Newgate’s global expertise and our local knowledge, we provide the platform to make these connections effective – today and in the future“.
The new operation will start its activities with a strong team of senior advisors under newly appointed director Andrii Rudenko’s guidance. Andrii has 20 years of experience in several roles at advertising and media agencies in Ukraine and Poland. Sergii Bidenko will also join SEC Newgate Ukraine as Special Advisor in projects, bringing more than 25 years of strategic experience in crisis communications and reputation management.
Sebastian Hejnowski, the head of the Eastern EMEA Region of SEC Newgate in which the new operations sit, added: “We have made the right move at the right time and this new chapter will foster the solid expansion we have consolidated across the region over the past two years. I believe the existing strong connections between Kyiv and Warsaw will make this venture a great success.”