Oil Patch Veteran to Lead Fleishman-Hillard's Alberta Team
Sparks brings with him 30 years of communications, public relations and public affairs experience with leading Canadian and international firms in the manufacturing, natural resources and energy sectors. He joins a seasoned
"I'm excited to join the experienced and insightful team at Fleishman-Hillard," says Sparks. "The energy and natural resources sectors -- where I've spent most of my career -- face unprecedented challenges and opportunities. Fleishman-Hillard has the local, national and global bench strength to provide the kind of strategic counsel and timely, innovative execution these sectors need today."
Sparks has worked closely with the leadership of numerous major firms in Canada's oil patch, both as an executive and as an external advisor. In addition to serving as general manager of Fleishman-Hillard's
"John's understanding of the energy business and his first-hand experience in the sector make him an outstanding resource for our clients in Alberta, across
Fleishman-Hillard opened its first Canadian office in
About Fleishman-Hillard
Fleishman-Hillard Inc., one of the world's leading public relations firms, has built its reputation by using strategic communications to deliver what its clients value most: meaningful, positive, and measurable impact on the performance of their organizations. The firm is widely recognized for excellent client service and a strong company culture founded on teamwork, integrity, and personal commitment. Based in
Fleishman-Hillard is a part of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) (www.omnicomgroup.com). Omnicom is a leading global advertising, marketing and corporate communications company. Omnicom's branded networks and numerous specialty firms provide advertising, strategic media planning and buying, interactive, direct and promotional marketing, public relations and other specialty communications services to more than 5,000 clients in more than 100 countries.
For further information: For further information: Mia Wedgbury, President, Fleishman-Hillard Canada, (416) 895-7435, [email protected]
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