GPC NEW BRANCH IN FLEISHMAN-HILLARD FAMILY TREE
By Adnews Staff
Fleishman-Hillard International Communications, based in St. Louis, is acquiring GPC International, based in Toronto. GPC will operate as an independent Fleishman-Hillard company, becoming the firm's public affairs brand outside the U.S. John Graham, chairman and CEO of Fleishman-Hillard, said the acquisition is a strategic fit with his firm's strong U.S. public affairs presence. GPC will establish a public affairs practice as part of Fleishman-Hillard's Mexico City office in addition to expanding to new markets in Europe and Asia. Hershell Ezrin will continue to serve as chairman and chief executive officer of GPC. He will also join the Fleishman-Hillard operating committee. Fleishman-Hillard will also continue to operate its two Canadian companies, Fleishman-Hillard Canada and High Road Communications.