Sovereign Strategy have strengthened their team by appointing Arlene McCarthy and signing a partnership with Richard Woods’ PR agency ARW Media.
McCarthy joins the consultancy in the new role of Deputy Chair for European Strategy having spent twenty years as Member of the European Parliament for North West England. During her career in Europe, she became the first woman Labour MEP to Chair the Internal and Consumer Protection Committee and served as Vice Chair of the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee until standing down this year. Her work in the Parliament was recognised when she received the 2014 Parliamentarian of the Year award for her work and acheivements in economic and monetary affairs.
Sovereign Strategy founder and Executive Chairman Alan Donnelly said, “Arlene has had an outstanding career as a member of the European Parliament and is respected internationally and across the political spectrum for her vision and tenacity. I am proud to have her join our team.”
Arlene McCarthy, Deputy Chair for European Strategy said, “Working with Sovereign Strategy, an experienced and effective global public affairs company, is a great opportunity for me to use the skills and expertise I have gained in twenty years of working on European policy and legislation. I am looking forward to this exciting new challenge.”
McCarthy’s appointment is part of a wider evolution of Sovereign Strategy’s offering which includes the introduction of a new International Advisory Board, the opening of new Westminster offices and a new partnership with PR agency ARW Media, founded by Richard Woods.
Formerly Director of Communications for world motor sport regulator FIA, Woods founded ARW to advise regulator, rights holders and teams on the global business and governance of sport. The specialists in international media and crisis management will work in partnership with Sovereign Strategy.
Executive Chairman Alan Donnelly said, “Sovereign is entering an exciting new phase as a company, expanding both our services and our expertise.
“I am delighted to have Arlene McCarthy and Richard Woods on board as part of the Sovereign team. I know they will be a huge asset to both our current and future clients.”