Article by Steve George, Senior Advisor at Rud Pedersen Public Affairs

Rud Pedersen Group, one of Europe’s fastest-growing public affairs and strategic communications firms, enters has entered the UK market by establishing an office of their brand Rud Pedersen Public Affairs in London.

His latest role was as CEO of SJ Norway (Railway company), and he now brings his wealth of experience to his role at Rud Pedersen Norway.

Ms. Heljä Misukka starts of 1st of February 2022 as Senior Advisor in Rud Pedersen’s Finnish office. Ms. Misukka is an expert in educational policy and change management, with an extensive background in both politics and public affairs.

Rud Pedersen Public Affairs strengthens the fields of climate energy and industry and enters into cooperation with Aurora Energy Research, the foremost power analyst agency in Europe.

“At King Street and Rud Pedersen, we work with an integrated approach across markets in Europe and across multiple disciplines of communication and public affairs.”

Rud Pedersen has now launched our Sweden report where we present areas and challenges where we see great need for reforms and long-term agreements, and where politics and society will need to act in the coming years.

Rud Pedersen Norway has, as Norwegian politics stand at a crossroad, decided to strengthen its political competence by employing Tonje Lavik, former health care and communication advisor for the Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet).

The fact that the interest to come here has been increasing each year, proves it is a successful format for our clients, says Karin Järvet, Project Manager at Rud Pedersen Public Affairs in Tallinn.

The Prime Minister to step down:A turbulent Autumn after a messy Summer

Inka Puumalainen has started as the new Healthcare Director for Rud Pedersen in Finland as her predecessor Susanna Korpivaara has moved on to the role of Managing Partner for Finland.

Lars Scholtyssyk, Director at Rud Pedersen Public Affairs in Berlin: “We are the friendly Viking army”

Morten Rud Pedersen is handing over the role of Chair of the Board of Rud Pedersen Public Affairs Denmark to Senior Partner Martin Løntoft.

Erik Sollenberg is joining the Rud Pedersen Group board board and will act as a senior advisor within the group.

The likelihood of a new January Agreement-type of political deal is high after the 2022 General Election.

The Swedish government has put forward its long-term infrastructure bill, with proposed funding of SEK 876 billion.

Susanna Korpivaara takes over as Managing Partner of the Helsinki office from Esa Suominen, who becomes Chair of the Board while also staying on as a Partner.

Rud Pedersen Public Affairs Finland is strengthened by M.Sc. Kari Välimäki joining its ranks as Senior Advisor.

The Rud Pedersen Group continues its expansion through Fabula, a Lithuanian top agency that will strengthen Rud Pedersen’s public affairs and communications offering in the Baltic region.

The second wave of the coronavirus pandemic is putting severe strain on Sweden’s healthcare system, as the beginning of vaccination of risk groups approaches.

The Presidential race is still undecided, in a very tight race that will come down to a few key states.

Rud Pedersen Public Affairs Brussels has added two Directors to its senior team as it cements its place as the fastest growing consultancy in Europe’s capital.

The Rud Pedersen Group today announced the Brussels launch of its public affairs and communications executive search brand RP People with the acquisition of Rtesian Resources.

Join is as we work towards a European Blue Deal!

Leading European public affairs and communications firm the Rud Pedersen Group today entered the German market with the opening of its Berlin office.

Chris Davies reflects on the May 19 ‘Blue Deal Debate’ hosted Rud Pedersen Public Affairs. A recording of the full webinar can be viewed at the link below.

Introducing Political Festival, a digital event platform connecting you to political discourse – even at a distance. Powered by the Rud Pedersen Group.

Featuring former Swedish Minister of Finance Anders Borg interviewed by Jesper Brandt, CEO of King Street Sweden, on the economic impact of the coronavirus crisis.

Rud Pedersen Public Affairs Brussels will host a series of online conversations on the need for a European Blue Deal to ensure environmental sustainability related to oceans.

A political crisis may be on the horizon if the public loses trust in the crisis measures put in place by the government and political parties.

Rud Pedersen Public Affairs Brussels is running a series of lunchtime online conversations on how the European Union can reach its ambitious targets in the field of climate.

Due to the present Coronavirus crisis, we would like to share a summary of our political analyses of the situation.

Rud Pedersen Public Affairs hosted the American Chamber of Commerce’s seminar on the Super Tuesday primary election results and upcoming US presidential election.

Real market access follows from people's actions, as consumers and voters. If China puts pressure on individual countries, it will affect consumer behavior.

Former EU-Commissioner Cecilia Malmström spoke yesterday at the seminar: EU, China and Global Trends, arranged by West Sweden Chamber of Commerce and Rud Pedersen Public Affairs.

The United Kingdom is leaving the EU tonight and will surely be missed, not least by the Nordic countries.

After over two decades in the European Commission, Peter Vis has joined Rud Pedersen Public Affairs in Brussels as a Senior Advisor.

During the November 21-22 General Assembly, the Rud Pedersen Group’s shareholders elected a new Board of Directors: Morten Rud Pedersen, Monica Reib, and Anders Borg.

The Rud Pedersen Group strengthens its digital offering by acquiring the digital agency We Made You Look (WMYL).

Our Stockholm office held a healthcare seminar with a high-level panel and guests from politics, patient organisations, and the healthcare industry.

Rud Pedersen Public Affairs strengthens its already experienced team in Finland with the addition of Riina Nevamäki.

Rud Pedersen Public Affairs has strengthened its expertise in the social and healthcare sector by welcoming Hannu Juvonen to join its group of senior advisors.

Mattias Zackrisson and Nisha Besara, both based in the Rud Pedersen Public Affairs Stockholm office, are now partners in the company.

In response to its growth, the Rud Pedersen Group has launched a strong group brand.

The Rud Pedersen Group has appointed Martin Bresson as Group Chair of Financial Services and Corporate Issues.

Current deputy Managing Partner Kristina von Sydow will be the new Managing Partner of Rud Pedersen Sweden after the summer.

Rud Pedersen has added European public affairs veteran Andrew Johnson to its Brussels office as a partner.

Lauri Peltola has been appointed as CEO and Partner in the new King Street branch in Helsinki.

Maja Barfod Hørsving, partner and current manager of the Copenhagen healthcare team, has been appointed as Group Healthcare Director.

As specialists in public affairs and communications recruitment consultancy, RP People Denmark adds a new dimension to the sector.

The Rud Pedersen Group's expansion continues with the opening of a new office in Tallinn, Estonia, and the appointment of Kairi Uustulnd as Managing Director.

Leading public affairs consultancy Rud Pedersen Public Affairs strengthens its healthcare team in Helsinki, Finland.

Jonatan Tylsgaard Larsen joins Rud Pedersen Group as Corporate Affairs Director, based in Copenhagen.

Rud Pedersen’s Helsinki office has named Susanna Korpivaara MBA, MA as its new Partner and Director of Healthcare.