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H/Advisors Appoints Tom McAlister to Lead U.S. Corporate Reputation Practice

Oct 20, 2026 | By Kuldeep Jangid

H/Advisors Appoints Tom McAlister to Lead U.S. Corporate Reputation Practice

H/Advisors, a strategic communications consultancy, has appointed Tom McAlister as Head of Corporate Reputation in the US.

SUMMARY

  • H/Advisors appointed Tom McAlister as US Head of Corporate Reputation.
  • He will lead media relations and crisis management.
  • H/Advisors provides strategic communications services.

In this newly created role, McAlister will lead the growth of the firm’s corporate reputation services, helping companies build and protect their reputations while supporting their business goals.

The new practice is part of H/Advisors’ US growth strategy. It will focus on areas such as corporate positioning, executive communications, media relations and capital markets advisory.

McAlister will also oversee services related to leadership changes, issue management and stakeholder engagement.

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McAlister has over 20 years of experience advising CEOs, founders, boards and investors across media, consumer technology and growing businesses. His expertise includes corporate communications, investor relations, crisis management and building company reputations.

McAlister most recently served as Chief Marketing Officer at Wonder Project, where he led communications and shaped the company’s messaging. He also advised its leaders and partners on reputation and political issues. Earlier, he was President of Beck Media & Marketing, advising CEOs and senior leaders.

“Corporate reputation has always been central to the counsel we provide, particularly when companies are navigating change, complexity and heightened scrutiny,” said Carina Davidson, Chief Executive Officer of H/Advisors – U.S.

“H/Advisors has built a differentiated position as a trusted adviser to companies during their most consequential moments,” said McAlister. “There is a compelling opportunity to build on that foundation by helping clients manage reputation as a strategic asset that shapes stakeholder confidence and supports long-term value.

About H/Advisors    

Founded in 2001, H/Advisors has over 1500 experts across more than 40 offices worldwide. The firm provides services in corporate communications, crisis management, investor relations, digital strategy public affairs, sustainability and business transformation.

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