Kate Mitchell, a consumer branding and public relations strategy expert with nearly a decade of industry experience, has joined APCO Worldwide, announced Nelson Fernandez, chairman, North America and managing director, New York.
Mitchell joins as a senior associate director in APCO’s Food, Consumer Products and Retail practice, and will counsel clients from the firm’s New York office.
“Brands today face unprecedented expectations from society,” said Fernandez. “At APCO, we’re committed partners that have a deep understanding of this challenging environment and the mindset to navigate difficult issues. Kate’s branding and public relations strategy expertise fits that profile and strengthens our team. We’re delighted to welcome her to APCO.”
A communications industry veteran, Mitchell most recently served as a group manager for Weber Shandwick in New York, overseeing several consumer brand accounts in the food and beverage spaces. During her time with Weber, Mitchell worked closely with clients on strategic, creative and implementation planning for campaigns, provided in-house teams with ongoing counsel and support and developed comprehensive media relations strategies.
Prior to joining Weber in 2013, Mitchell served as an account executive for MSL Group, working with several high-profile consumer retail brands.
“I’m excited to join APCO’s distinguished team,” said Mitchell. “I look forward to adding to the firm’s impressive branding and public relations expertise and am eager to help clients adapt and thrive in this competitive and ever-changing global business landscape.”
Mitchell holds a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University Bloomington.
She joins a robust team of corporate branding, food, consumer products and retail experts at APCO, including former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Dan Glickman, Melissa Musiker, Nicholas Ashooh, Joanna London, Julie Jack, Blythe Reiss and Kas Rigas.
