EC Harris Appoints Weber Shandwick As Retained Corporate Agency

EC Harris, the international built asset consultancy, has appointed Weber Shandwick to be its retained corporate public relations agency following a four-way competitive pitch.

Weber Shandwick will be responsible for maintaining and expanding EC Harris’ relationship with the top tier business media as well as developing a series of research led thought leadership programmes that will demonstrate EC Harris’ leadership in the built asset consultancy space both in the UK and internationally.  Built asset consultancy comprises the strategic planning, creation and operation of property, infrastructure and related assets.  The win sees Weber Shandwick add to its expanding portfolio of property clients which range from construction to development to consultancy.  

The Weber Shandwick team will report into Andy Rowlands, newly appointed Group PR Manager at EC Harris.  Speaking about the appointment, Andy said “We have ambitious plans for growth over the coming years, and enhancing our brand and reputation amongst key audiences is absolutely critical to this expansion.  In choosing a corporate PR agency we wanted a team that demonstrated an understanding and passion for our vision to be the leading international built asset consultancy, as well as providing great ideas, sound strategy and a track record of delivery. During the pitch process Weber Shandwick displayed all of these qualities and more.  I am very much looking forward to working with the team.”

Alex Brown, Co-Head of Financial Services at Weber Shandwick said “We’re extremely pleased to be working with EC Harris. They are leading the industry into a new way of thinking about property and we are delighted to be assisting them. For us EC Harris represents an expansion of our property skills and knowledge and a chance to spearhead a new movement within the property industry.” 

EC Harris has 46 wholly owned offices in 24 countries employing 3,400 people.  The firm rebranded in 2008 to become a built asset consultancy, bringing together its diverse range of skills and practices into one unified approach. The firm provides sector leading experience, knowledge and technology to assist clients in getting the best value out of their built assets whether they are constructing, owning or operating them.  EC Harris will be working with the Weber Shandwick team based in London, and also works with Fleishman-Hillard in the Far East and Golley Slater for trade and business-to-business PR work in the UK.