BCW Appoints Leading Journalist And Editor Steve Hawkes As Head Of Strategic Media In LondonJuly 9, 2019

LONDON, 9 July 2019 – BCW (Burson Cohn & Wolfe), a leading global communications agency, today announced the appointment of Steve Hawkes, The Sun’s Deputy Political Editor as Director and a newly created role of Head of Strategic Media in London.

Currently Deputy Political Editor of The Sun, Steve has been in Westminster with the UK’s best-selling national newspaper since December 2013. He was previously The Sun’s Business Editor for almost five years. He has also he worked at the Times, Daily Telegraph, The Mirror, PA and the Evening Standard in a journalism career spanning 25 years.

He will join BCW’s UK team as a Director of Issues and Public Affairs and also Head of Strategic Media, providing the very best senior strategic communications advice and media counsel to BCW’s clients across its London office.

Scott Wilson, BCW President for Europe and Africa said: “This is a key marquee hire for BCW UK and once again, shows our commitment to hiring the very best communications talent available. Over the last year, BCW has grown significantly as a business. Being able to attract people with Steve’s calibre and experience is another game-changer for us and one which we know will add huge benefit to our clients.”

Steve Hawkes said: “I have had a great career in journalism - covering some of the most important stories on some of the UK’s most recognised news outlets. But it’s a perfect time to be moving to BCW and I look forward to working with what is a really impressive mix of people and clients as the agency goes from strength to strength.”

Nick Williams, MD for Issues and Public Affairs said: “The talent and experience of someone like Steve Hawkes is hard to beat. His knowledge and insight from everything from politics to business will be a major asset to our team.”