The Market Has Changed and KARV is Changing with It
NEW YORK, March 12, 2025 – KARV, a global strategic advisory and communications firm headquartered in New York City, is announcing key leadership appointments and structural realignments that further enhance our services to our growing global client base in an increasingly complex marketplace. KARV delivers strategic counsel to governments, enterprises and corporations worldwide. Its diverse portfolio has included high-profile engagements with NEOM, PIF, MDLBeast, The Government of Serbia, Northwell Health, Zedan Racing, Mitsui, Association of Cyprus Banks, CC Capital, IKEA, Stokke, Future Motion, and many others over the past dozen years.
“Our new leadership structure positions KARV to help our clients navigate an increasingly complex global environment, ensuring they stay ahead of the curve in geopolitical strategic engagement, crisis response, and reputation management,” said Founder and President Andrew Frank.
As part of this evolution, Amir Handjani, who has been a Senior Advisor to the company since its inception, will be elevated to Partner.
Additionally, the firm has made the following leadership appointments:
- Eric Andrus, Executive Vice President and Director of Litigation Support and Financial Communications
- Kevin Nolan, Senior Vice President and Director of Public Affairs
- Jonathan Leibowitz, Director of Issues Management and Research
- Tehya Frank, Director of Operations and Health Policy
- Alana Abramson, Director of Media Relations
Furthering its strategic growth, KARV will open new offices in Miami and Riyadh, to complement its existing offices in New York City and Los Angeles.
“As our client base continues to expand, establishing a presence in South Florida and Saudi Arabia is a natural progression as we have been serving these markets for nearly a decade,” added Frank. “We have worked and partnered in over fifty countries and with media, policy, and business dynamics shifting rapidly, this decision enhances our ability to serve clients in key global markets and reinforces our commitment to providing on-the-ground expertise where it matters most.”
About KARV
KARV is a global strategic advisory firm based in New York City, providing expert counsel and tailored positioning and issues management solutions to enterprises, governments, and organizations. KARV is committed to building bridges internationally, fostering connections across sectors and regions to support market entry, investment, and geopolitical engagement. Whether managing high-stakes crises, guiding cross-border communications, or crafting compelling narratives, we empower our clients to achieve meaningful and lasting success.
With deep expertise in crisis communications, public affairs, reputation management, and strategic advisory, KARV helps clients navigate complex challenges, mitigate risks, and seize new opportunities
KARV is a member of the Crisis & Litigation Communicator’s Alliance (CLCA), an elite global network of independent PR consulting firms at the forefront of Crisis Management and Strategic Legal Communication. Additionally, the firm and its senior executives have earned recognition from Chambers & Partners as top-tier providers of Litigation Communications and Crisis PR & Communications, reinforcing the firm’s reputation as a trusted partner in the world’s most complex and high-profile matters. KARV is also part of PR News’ 2025 Agency Elite list, a recipient of PR News’ Platinum “Best in Show” Award for their work, and it was currently shortlisted for the upcoming 2025 Outstanding Public Affairs Agency Award from PR Week.