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Sun appointed APCO Shanghai MD

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Frances Sun, former senior vice president at Hill+Knowlton Strategies, China, joins APCO Worldwide as managing director of the firm’s Shanghai office.
 

Sun has more than 20 years of experience in global communication, crisis communication, and media and government relations.

Prior to joining APCO, Sun was responsible for H+K’s appointment by China’s State Council Information Office to conduct spokesperson training for Chinese government officials; served as the global client relationship manager for the Beijing Olympic Games, a project which involved multiple offices over a three-year period; and secured several Chinese brands for corporate communication support. She also led H+K’s crisis and issues management practice. She has extensive experience conducting media and crisis communication trainings for executives from both multinational and Chinese companies.
 
Kenneth Jarrett, chairman of APCO’s Greater China region, said: “Our Shanghai team includes some of the most experienced communication consultants in Greater China. I am delighted to welcome Frances to APCO in Shanghai, and we look forward to her leadership in providing exceptional client service and building on our integrated service offering across the region.”
 
Sun said: “I am honored to join APCO’s team at such an interesting and exciting time for the firm and for our industry in China. APCO has an outstanding global reputation, and I’m excited to work with this superb team to continue to offer best-in-class service to our growing client portfolio.”
 
Previously, Sun served as deputy managing director of a major media group’s advertising company; host of a successful TV talk show, Fortune Salon; and senior editor of a major Chinese media group.

She is a graduate of Harvard Kennedy School and currently serves as the board director for Asia of the Harvard Alumni Association.

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