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Highwire Appoints Katherine Zackel As Svp, Security and Crisis Communications, and Promotes Megan Phelan To Svp, Security

PRIVATEOct 08, 2024•over 1 year ago

Position

Vice President

Company

Highwire

Megan Phelan
San FranciscoAdvertisingMarketing

Description

Katherine Zackel has been appointed as the Senior Vice President (SVP) of Security and Crisis Communications, bringing her extensive experience as an FBI spokesperson to lead Highwire’s cybersecurity and crisis communications practices. In addition, Megan Phelan, with over 12 years of experience in the cybersecurity practice, has been promoted to SVP, security.

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Company

Highwire

Location

San Francisco, California, United States

About

Highwire is a high-impact communications and marketing partner for global technology and healthcare companies. It sets the standard for high-impact communications and marketing connecting reputation to revenue by leveraging digital and social media channels, earned media, and editorial and creative services to drive businesses forward.

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