M:Communications recruits Nicola Hooper as consultant in Gulf region

Nicola joins M:Communications as an integral part of the team advising clients across the Middle East on communications strategy, financial transactions and providing senior management counsel.

Managing Director of M:Communications Gulf, Nicholas Lunt said: "I am delighted to have Nicola on board. Her corporate PR expertise further strengthens the unique blend of market leading experience our Gulf team provides. This is a particularly exciting time for us as the Middle East as establishes itself as a key global player against a backdrop of economic instability in Europe."

Stuart Leasor, Head of Emerging Markets at M:Communications said: "The Middle East, is a key area of our rapidly expanding business and our team in the Gulf is uniquely placed to offer advice and counsel across all the countries the office services. At a time of heightened sensitivities across the region, we are able to guide clients in the most constructive way for their business."

Nicola formerly worked for FTI during which time she completed a project for the Department of Health in Dubai including a three month secondment to Middle East as part of the team managing communications for the health sector restructuring.