CANTON, Ohio – McKinley Strategies has hired Jackie Stewart to lead the firm’s newly formed corporate consulting division, the company said.
The new division is designed to help clients address complex corporate, regulatory and reputational challenges with an integrated approach.
Building on a strong foundation in government relations, McKinley Strategies has expanded its services to include corporate reputation management, crisis management, brand building and stakeholder engagement. This allows the firm to better serve both existing and new corporate clients, aligning policy priorities with broader strategic and reputational goals.
Stewart, who will also serve as managing partner, has more than 20 years of experience in strategic communications and government relations and played a key role on the team behind Encino Acquisition Partners’ $5.6 billion acquisition by a Fortune 500 company.
“With the launch of the corporate consulting division, we are responding to evolving client demands by integrating public affairs with reputation and stakeholder management,” said Tim Timken, CEO of McKinley Strategies.
“I’m excited to lead this new division and help clients navigate complex challenges through strategic, stakeholder-focused consulting grounded in McKinley Strategies’ values of ethics and results,” Stewart said.