Previously she was global crisis comms and offshore Europe comms manager at oil and gas company Hess Corporation. H+K said that in her new role she will provide senior-level strategic counsel across the group’s energy and industrials client portfolio.
Samuel’s previous roles have included working for the Cabinet Office, where she advised on the Government’s Critical National Infrastructure Policy.
Simon Whitehead, managing director of Energy + Industrials at H+K, said: "I am delighted to welcome Kate to the team. Her extensive experience in crisis and corporate communications within the energy and infrastructure industries will be invaluable to our clients."
Samuel said: "The expertise of H+K’s Energy + Industrials sector is recognised across the industry. I am excited to join this highly successful team and look forward to working with them to deliver outstanding, impactful campaigns."