Green returns to head H&K Japan

Japan - Hill & Knowlton has appointed Jesse Green as executive director in Tokyo, taking on the responsibility of supervising Hill & Knowlton's various practices, business development and operations.

Green returns to Hill & Knowlton from New City Corporation, a Pacific Rim real estate and fund management firm headquartered in Japan, where as chief marketing officer. Green previously spent five years at Hill & Knowlton Japan, becoming vice president in 2005.

"We are delighted to welcome Jesse onboard. His rich experience and acute understanding of the Japanese market make him an indispensable member of our team," Kuniko Okuwaki, president & CEO of Hill & Knowlton Japan, said.

Green's experience extends to the areas of corporate and financial communications and crisis and issues management.  He has also managed communications for a variety of M&A's, joint ventures and business partnerships.

"As corporations around the world seek new investment in Japan, and as Japanese firms are looking to expand their presence internationally, there is an increasing need to effectively stand out in the crowd," Green said.

"Clients rely on expert communications counsel from Hill & Knowlton Japan because the firm has consistently proven to have its fingers on the pulse of this dynamically changing market.  I'm very excited to be a part of this team again."