Joele Frank

What a privilege it’s been to work with the talented SKIMS leadership team, along with Goldman Sachs Asset Management and BDT & MSD Partners, on this milestone capital raise. Check out today’s NYTimes DealBook feature: https://lnkd.in/eWkjVkDy

“Our business involves serving as the gray-haired advisor -- the senior counselor who can talk to a CEO and senior management team and help them navigate the challenges of this process.” The tools and tactics involved in strategic communications have evolved dramatically over the past 35 years, but the value of seasoned counsel remains timeless. It truly was a pleasure and an honor to engage in a wide-ranging discussion with Harvard Zhang of Octus to reflect on where the restructuring industry has been, where it’s headed, and what enduring principles still guide our work.   Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eepg_8MN

We’re proud to have advised both Kimberly-Clark and Kenvue on their $48.7 billion cash-and-stock transaction, combining two global leaders in personal care and consumer health.

What a week for M&A! We're deeply grateful for the opportunity to support more than $100 billion in transactions announced this week alone, including:    Avidity Biosciences, Inc. on its $12 billion acquisition by Novartis AG  American Water and Essential Utilities, Inc. on their $63 billion merger  Qorvo, Inc. on its $22 billion merger with Skyworks  Thermo Fisher Scientific in its $9 billion acquisition of Clario   Each of these transactions reflects the trust our clients place in Joele Frank to help communicate with clarity.

🌟 We are pleased to kick off the 2025 Berkeley Fall Forum on Corporate Governance with our opening panel, “Viral Moments in Executive Reputation and Values.” This thought-provoking conversation brought together a distinguished group of leaders shaping how reputation and authenticity are understood at the highest levels of corporate leadership: Elizabeth Lopatto (Senior Reporter, The Verge), Susanne Sachsman Grooms (Partner, Cooley LLP), Kelly Sullivan (Partner, Joele Frank), and Lauren Tilstra (Global Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, World Bank Group), moderated by Angeli Patel (Executive Director, Berkeley Center for Law and Business). Together, they unpacked what happens behind the scenes when executives face defining public moments: how their advisors, communication teams, and legal counsel help navigate the delicate balance between strategic messaging and genuine expression. The panel explored how figures like Steve Jobs and Elon Musk helped shape the “celebrity CEO,” showing how personality, narrative, and public perception have become central to a company’s identity and value. Key insights emerged around the tension between authenticity and credibility -- when does a message sound genuine, and when does it start to feel rehearsed or overly sanitized by legal teams? Panelists emphasized the importance of knowing where an executive stands in the lifecycle of their role, how they define their stakeholders, and how they ensure trusted advisors are willing to say more than just “yes.” A special thank-you to our panelists and moderator for opening the forum with such dynamic insights into the evolving landscape of executive reputation and values! Presenting Sponsor: Cooley LLP Sponsors: Berkeley Law Executive Education · Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP · Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP · Fenwick & West · FGS Global · Gibson Dunn · Gladstone Place Partners · Joele Frank · Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati · Thomson Reuters · PJT Partners Contributing Organizations: Delaware ADR LLC · Latham & Watkins · Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP · MacKenzie Partners, Inc. · Potter Anderson · Richards, Layton & Finger · SRS Acquiom · Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP · Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP Our cocktail reception is sponsored by the Secretary of State of Delaware. #BerkeleyForum #CorporateGovernance #ReputationManagement

Another quarter at the top — and still setting the standard. Joele Frank is proud to once again be ranked #1 in M&A PR advisory for Q3 2025 by The Deal by With Intelligence.   For more than a decade, this leadership reflects what we value most: clarity, decisiveness, and trusted counsel when it matters most. To our clients, colleagues, and fellow advisors — thank you for your confidence and partnership. Here’s to navigating what’s next, together.

The Joele Frank Digital Team is hiring! If you’re sharp, curious, and ready to help shape how companies communicate in a digital-first world — this is your moment.

Shareholder activism is playing by new rules. Joele Frank and Anne Chapman joined the Boardroom Governance Podcast with Evan Epstein to talk about what’s shifting and what boards need to do to stay ahead. From proxy fights to AI’s role in governance, this episode is packed with insight from two of the best in the business.

When a moment goes viral, what happens next?   At the 10th Annual Berkeley Forum on Corporate Governance, JF partner Kelly Sullivan will join a panel of experts to unpack how companies respond when values, leadership and reputation collide online.   Tune in to the panel “Viral Moments in Executive Reputation and Values” to hear Kelly speak alongside Elizabeth Lopatto (The Verge), Lauren Tilstra (World Bank Group), Susanne Sachsman Grooms (Cooley LLP) and moderator Angeli Patel (Berkeley Center for Law and Business) in a thought-provoking discussion.

Joele Frank is hiring!   We’re looking for a talented Digital Strategist to join our Digital team.    If you’re passionate about digital strategy, investor relations, and strategic communications, this is a great opportunity to grow your career on a standout team.     Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions about the role!    Click here to apply: https://lnkd.in/eG8djz_a