ICR, a premier strategic communications and advisory firm, has announced the addition of Gabriel Hasson as its Global Head of Governance & Shareholder Advisory. This strategic hire highlights the increasing significance of governance, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) strategies, and shareholder engagement in the corporate world. Hasson’s role will involve leading ICR’s efforts in advising company management and Boards of Directors on a wide range of governance matters, including ESG and bylaw policy strategy, shareholder activism, and proxy contest advisory.

Hasson’s background is marked by a distinguished career in investment stewardship and governance. Prior to joining ICR, he served as a Director at BlackRock’s Investment Stewardship team, where he managed a portfolio worth over $400 billion across the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. His expertise in governance, sustainability, and investment stewardship, coupled with his experience as a former M&A attorney and senior roles at Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Deloitte, positions him as a valuable asset to ICR and its clients.

Tom Ryan, Founder and CEO of ICR, emphasized the critical timing of Hasson’s appointment, noting the mounting pressures on boards to adeptly navigate capital markets. Ryan highlighted Hasson’s unique blend of global experience, market insight, and leadership in governance and shareholder advisory as key to enhancing ICR’s advisory capabilities. Hasson himself expressed enthusiasm about joining ICR, citing the firm’s deep understanding of investor behavior and its leadership in strategic communications and advisory as pivotal factors in his decision.

Hasson’s academic credentials, including a law degree from Universidad Panamericana and a master’s in international public policy from Johns Hopkins University, further underscore his qualifications for this role. His appointment is a testament to ICR’s commitment to providing top-tier governance and shareholder advisory services, as evidenced by its recent rankings in the Bloomberg League Tables and recognition by Chambers and Partners.

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