FleishmanHillard Hires Apple PR's Scott Radcliffe to Lead the Firm's Global Cybersecurity Center of Excellence

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FleishmanHillard has appointed Scott Radcliffe as the global director of cybersecurity. Radcliffe returns to FleishmanHillard from Apple, where he led cybersecurity communications. He will oversee FleishmanHillard's Cybersecurity Center of Excellence, which advises clients on cyber risk amidst evolving U.S. disclosure policies. His role involves helping businesses navigate cybersecurity challenges, including crisis preparedness and policy compliance. Radcliffe has extensive experience across various sectors and expertise in corporate crisis, reputation management, and executive communications.

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• FleishmanHillard expands its leadership with the appointment of Scott Radcliffe, enhancing its cybersecurity capabilities.
• Radcliffe's extensive experience in cybersecurity and communications from his tenure at Apple adds significant expertise to FleishmanHillard.
• The Cybersecurity Center of Excellence will strengthen FleishmanHillard's advisory services on cyber risk and policy compliance.
• Radcliffe's diverse sector experience, including technology and healthcare, broadens FleishmanHillard's reach and effectiveness.

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• No specific financial or operational performance metrics were provided in the PR, leaving the direct impact on FleishmanHillard's business unclear.

ST. LOUIS, May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FleishmanHillard has named Scott Radcliffe as the agency's global director of cybersecurity. In this new position he will be responsible for overseeing the agency's global Cybersecurity Center of Excellence, which brings together communications expertise from across the firm to advise clients who are facing ever-increasing cyber risk. FleishmanHillard's Cybersecurity Center of Excellence sits at the intersection where crisis and preparedness, policy and issues, and product and innovation come together. The role will report to Tim O'Keeffe, FleishmanHillard's global managing director of Technology.

"FleishmanHillard partners with global businesses to help them understand and navigate the role cybersecurity plays in this accelerated wave of digital transformation," said O'Keeffe. "Right now, company leaders are under immense pressure to fully understand the new dynamics of U.S. disclosure policies when preparing for a potential cyber incident. Today, it's more than just being prepared for a data breach, business leaders must now navigate changing policy and governance issues to remain compliant. FleishmanHillard, with Scott's leadership, is uniquely positioned to help company leaders navigate through these changing dynamics."

Radcliffe returns to FleishmanHillard from Apple, where he led cybersecurity communications. He previously served as the agency's senior global data privacy and security expert from 2016 to 2020. He began his career in the U.S. Army after graduating from West Point, where he was first exposed to cybersecurity while working under the Multi-National Corps-Iraq Commanding General.

"Personal and corporate data have become some of the most valuable resources any organization has, and the threat to that resource is only growing as its value to bad actors continues to rise," said Radcliffe. "It's critical for every business to be as prepared as possible for a cyberattack and to understand how to navigate through that moment should an incident occur. In addition to making sure that business leaders thoroughly understand the increasing number of policies and regulations, it's critical for businesses to better educate their customers and employees about how they can more securely interact with an organization's network and protect their data. I'm thrilled to be back at FleishmanHillard and bringing our firm's expertise forward to help company leaders that have cybersecurity at the top of their business agenda."

Radcliffe has worked across sectors with experience in technology, healthcare, energy, manufacturing, food and agriculture, government, gaming and financial services. In addition to cybersecurity, he has expertise in corporate crisis and reputation, executive communications, employee and internal communications and product and innovation storytelling.

About FleishmanHillard 
FleishmanHillard specializes in public relations, reputation management, public affairs, brand marketing, digital strategy, social engagement and content strategy. FleishmanHillard was named 2020, 2021 and 2022 Campaign Global PR Agency of the Year; 2023 ICCO Large Agency of the Year – The Americas; 2022 and 2023 PRWeek U.S. Agency of the Year; 2022 and 2023 PRWeek U.S. Outstanding Extra-Large Agency of the Year; 2023 Campaign US PR Agency of the Year; 2021 PRovoke APAC Consultancy of the Year; and 2021 PRWeek UK Large Consultancy of the Year. FleishmanHillard is part of Omnicom PR Group and has nearly 80 offices in more than 30 countries, plus affiliates in 45 countries. 

About Omnicom PR Group (OPRG)  
Omnicom PR Group (OPRG) is the largest global network of communications and consulting agencies in the world. It is home to three of the top global PR agencies FleishmanHillard, Ketchum, Porter Novelli and more than a dozen specialist agencies in corporate and public affairs, political consulting and advertising, language strategy, global health strategy and organizational transformation. OPRG is part of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC). www.TeamOPRG.com.     

 

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FAQ

Who is the new global director of cybersecurity at FleishmanHillard?

Scott Radcliffe has been appointed as the new global director of cybersecurity at FleishmanHillard.

When was Scott Radcliffe appointed as the global director of cybersecurity at FleishmanHillard?

Scott Radcliffe was appointed on May 14, 2024.

What will Scott Radcliffe oversee at FleishmanHillard?

Scott Radcliffe will oversee FleishmanHillard's Cybersecurity Center of Excellence.

What is the focus of FleishmanHillard's Cybersecurity Center of Excellence?

The Cybersecurity Center of Excellence focuses on crisis preparedness, policy compliance, and innovation in cybersecurity.

What was Scott Radcliffe's previous role before rejoining FleishmanHillard?

Scott Radcliffe led cybersecurity communications at Apple before rejoining FleishmanHillard.

What sectors does Scott Radcliffe have experience in?

Scott Radcliffe has experience in technology, healthcare, energy, manufacturing, food and agriculture, government, gaming, and financial services.