Wilson Hartnell, Ireland’s leading strategic communications agency, has appointed Jack Hickey to lead its Corporate and Public Affairs Practice. Jack joins Wilson Hartnell from fintech firm, Fiserv, where he spent four years as VP EMEA for Communications, focused on driving tangible business results for its diverse payments and financial services businesses across 57 countries.
Jack brings extensive global financial and corporate communications experience to the Wilson Hartnell team, having led complex communications projects across Ireland, the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the US.
In 2015, Jack established the Dublin office of Sodali, formerly Powerscourt, and successfully led the growth of that business in the Irish market.
Commenting on his appointment, Jack Hickey said: “I am incredibly excited to join Wilson Hartnell, an agency I've long admired for its strategic prowess, proven track record and deep expertise and experience across its amazing client roster that includes many of Ireland’s leading domestic and international businesses. The opportunity to lead the Corporate and Public Affairs Practice especially at a time when the need for sophisticated, proactive counsel is paramount, is truly motivating for me. We're seeing a powerful convergence of social, economic, and technological forces that have made reputation one of the most valuable, and fragile, assets a business owns. This makes impactful corporate communications more critical than ever. I look forward to collaborating with this exceptional team to deliver innovative solutions that not only navigate complexity but also create tangible value and enduring reputation for our clients across Ireland and internationally”.
Commenting on the appointment of Jack Hickey, Wilson Hartnell Chief Executive Officer, Sharon Murphy said: “We are thrilled to welcome Jack to Wilson Hartnell to lead and expand our comprehensive Corporate and Public Affairs practice. In today's increasingly challenging and complex environment, the need for pre-emptive strategies and robust risk mitigation has never been more critical. More than ever, a strong, resilient reputation is not just an asset, but a fundamental driver of commercial success and sustained organisational outcomes. Jack's proven track record in delivering reputation management, financial and corporate communications, investor relations, and issues management support for clients across multiple sectors, combined with his extensive experience across diverse markets, deepens our capacity to deliver truly innovative and impactful solutions for our clients.”