Paul Plowman appointed CEO of Hill+Knowlton

Public relations firm Hill+Knowlton has appointed Paul Plowman, a former director of communications for Western Australian Premier Colin Barnett as its new CEO.

Plowman is an experienced operator in the corporate and government relations sector and brings to the firm a new client the largest franchiser of restaurants in Australia Competitive Foods Australia Limited, owned by Jack Cowin.

“Hill+Knowlton Strategies is one of the world’s leaders in public relations and I am looking forward to the exciting opportunities of further building the H+K business throughout Australia,” said Plowman.

“H+K has a strong public affairs team. I know we will maintain the momentum in our other strong industry sectors particularly FMCG, food and beverage and health.”