BREVIA PARTNERS WITH DALLAS AGENCY
Brevia Consulting has entered into a new partnership with SPM Communications in Dallas - one of the largest independent PR agencies in Texas.
Founded in 1999 by Suzanne Miller, SPM, which also has an office in Austin, is top ranked in Texas in the food/beverage specialty by O’Dwyer’s and in the top 20 nationally. The agency promotes and protects iconic food, restaurant, retail and franchise brands through public and media relations, social media strategy and crisis management.
Clients include Fiesta Restaurant Group (Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana), P.F. Chang’s, Bruegger's Bagels, Stubb’s Legendary Bar-B-Q, Van’s International Foods, Main Event Entertainment, Autumn Leaves, Newk’s Eatery, Salata, Max’s Wine Dive, Austin Footwear Labs, Boulder Organic and eraclea Skin Care.
Mary Kate Jeffries, Vice President of SPM Communications
HERGEN HAYE JOINS BREVIA ENERGY
Hergen Haye, the former Chief Executive of the Office for Nuclear Development (OND), has been appointed as a member of the Brevia Energy Advisory Board.
Brevia Energy, a dedicated division of Brevia Consulting, has a longstanding reputation for expertise and experience in the UK energy sector. The division advises energy businesses of all sizes from innovative start-ups to global corporations.
In his new role, Hergen will assist Brevia in developing its presence in the nuclear energy sector, providing policy insight and assisting with business development.
Hergen has spent over 15 years in the UK civil service with senior roles at the DTI, BIS and DECC of which more than 10 years were focused on the UK energy and nuclear sector. In 2010, he was appointed Head of Nuclear New Build (OND) and in 2013 was made Chief Executive (OND) until his departure in June 2015.
His appointment comes at a time of renewed interest in the UK nuclear energy sector with significant foreign inward investment expected over the coming years.
Commenting on his appointment, David Beamer (Managing Director) stated: “Hergen Haye has over 15 years of experience in the UK civil service including as Chief Executive of the Office for Nuclear Development at DECC. As well as his insights into nuclear energy policy, he has an extensive network of contacts in the sector that will help our energy practice continue to grow.”
Hergen Haye stated: “I am delighted to join Brevia Energy at such a key point in the future of nuclear energy in the UK. Their client base and understanding of UK energy policy, including nuclear new build makes them a leading, respected and very much trusted public affairs agency in the UK. It is a privilege to be working with the team to develop further their presence in the nuclear energy market.”
Hergen Haye, Member of the Brevia Energy Advisory Board
David Odling joins Brevia Consulting
David Odling, the former energy policy lead at Oil & Gas UK, has been appointed as a member of the Brevia Energy Advisory Board.
Brevia Energy, a dedicated division of Brevia Consulting, has a longstanding reputation for expertise and experience in the UK energy sector. The division advises energy businesses of all sizes from innovative start-ups to global corporations.
In his new role, Odling will assist Brevia in developing its presence in the oil and gas market, providing policy insight and assisting with business development.
David’s appointment comes at a time when the UK Oil and Gas industry is facing up to the challenge of a falling oil price, and growing interest in the potential of UK shale.
Commenting on his appointment, David Beamer (Managing Director) stated: “David Odling has nearly 40 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. As well as his insights into energy policy, he has an extensive network of contacts in the sector that will help our energy practice continue to grow.”
David Odling stated: “I am delighted to be joining Brevia Consulting. I have been impressed by the strength of their team and their reputation for excellent service. I look forward to helping them develop their presence in the oil and gas sector.”
David Odling, Member of the Brevia Energy Advisory Board
Brevia Consulting Expands Reach into Russia with New Partnership
Brevia Consulting is pleased to announce that it has expanded its reach into Russia with a new partnership with Avangard Global Communications, a communications agency based in Moscow. Founded in 2003, the Agency has developed a wide range of services from marketing communication to event management, with a strong digital practice. It has offices in in Moscow, Voronezh, and Krasnodar.
Avangard has particular expertise in health, financial services, and IT. Its clients include BASF, AGCO, PepsiCo, and Malta Tourism Authority.
Vitaly Sheremet, CEO of Avangard
BREVIA PARTNERS WITH WER1 SINGAPORE
Brevia has entered into a new partnership with Singapore based WeR1 Consultants that specialises in financial communications and investor relations.
Founded in 1998 by Lai Kwok Kin (“KK Lai”), a veteran Reuters correspondent and senior financial analyst at Merrill Lynch, WeR1 Consultants are the second Singapore agency to partner with Brevia. Brevia already works with Fulford Public Relations which holds particular expertise in the health market.
WeR1’s work involves financial communications, technology PR, litigation PR, media training and crisis communication for Asian corporations while its investor relations services are retained by small-to-medium-sized corporations listed on the stock exchanges of Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, India, and Australia.
Clients include Tech Mahindra, Ramco Systems, Asian American Medical Group, ECS Holdings, ES Group, Global Invacom Group, Grand Banks Yachts, MoneyMax Financial Services, Serial System, and Viking Offshore.
Lai Kwok Kin, Founder of WeR1
