SEC Newgate has appointed Kate Moffat as Managing Director, International Campaigns.
Kate has 20 years’ experience advising c-suite and senior leaders on navigating corporate affairs challenges and crisis situations, as well as driving effective advocacy campaigns addressing business-critical issues impacting clients across the world.
In her new role, based in London, Kate will focus on building the firm’s existing strengths in international corporate affairs and advocacy, enhancing cross-office collaboration across SEC Newgate’s footprint of 60+ global offices, and driving new business growth. She will work closely with the Communications, Advocacy and The Lab practices based in the UK, as well as with leaders in key markets and global group leadership.
She joins from FTI Consulting in London where she led several of the firm’s largest strategic communications mandates across several sectors, including aviation, consumer industries, energy, industrials, mining and technology.
Emma Kane, SEC Newgate Group Deputy CEO and Head of Western EMEA, said:
"International campaigns and multi-market mandates are increasingly important to our clients. Kate brings with her deep advisory experience and proven ability to create effective strategies addressing all dimensions of an issue. We’re delighted to have her join our team and enhance our international offering."
Kate said:
"I’m excited to be joining SEC Newgate at a pivotal moment in the Group’s growth – and at a uniquely febrile geopolitical inflection point for global business. Clients are grappling with increasingly complex public and corporate affairs challenges and already rely on the firm to deliver insights-led and truly integrated strategies and solutions. I am looking forward to working with colleagues in London and around the world to build our international campaigns capabilities and deliver innovative and impactful advocacy for existing and new clients."