Fleishman-Hillard takes on new senior policy adviser

Fleishman-Hillard has recruited a new senior policy advisor, who will be based at the company's burgeoning Brussels office.

Michael Bartholomew – the former director of the European Telecommunications Network Operators' Association (ETNO) – has been taken on thanks to his expertise and experience in a range of leadership roles.

The professional – who also served on the board of a leading non-governmental body advising policymakers and industries on adapting to new technologies – will work both with clients managed by the Brussels office and global customers serviced by the Fleishman-Hillard network.

In recent years, the Brussels team has been growing across all practices, with the office providing advocacy and communications services across the transport, ICT, food, health, financial, energy and environmental sectors.

Commenting on his appointment, Mr Bartholomew said he was looking forward to commencing his new role and stated: "We will be working with innovative companies that develop cutting edge technology services and products for the benefit of consumers."