Veteran Labor Relations and Crisis Communications Expert Joins The Harbour Group

July 19, 2007 – Washington, D.C. – The Harbour Group announced today that Susanne Deegan has joined The Harbour Group’s expanding ranks as Managing Director – New York.  Ms. Deegan brings with her expertise in developing and executing strategic communications campaigns around collective bargaining, union organizing campaigns, litigation, crisis preparedness and response.

Ms. Deegan hails from Burson-Marsteller, where she helped to launch and grow the firm’s labor relations sub-practice. Her work included designing and implementing strategic communications programs to protect client brand reputation and business operations during collective bargaining or corporate campaigns.  Ms. Deegan has worked with companies and trade associations in the aerospace, consumer products, energy, elevator, hospitality, higher education, newspapers, steel, tire, transportation and textile industries. 

“Susanne’s significant accomplishments make her an ideal addition to The Harbour Group,” said Richard Marcus, Managing Director of The Harbour Group. “Her understanding of business operations and media relations will be critical to our work in crisis communications and labor relations.”

Ms. Deegan’s professional experience also includes working in the public sector where she held positions in the New York City Mayor’s office, including Director of Public and Government Affairs at the Department of City Planning and the City Planning Commission.  She received her bachelor’s degree in advertising and communications from Johnson & Wales University.

The Harbour Group (THG) is an independent communications firm that develops and implements public relations campaigns, crisis communications tactics and issues management activities for U.S and international clients.  Members of THG have strong working relationships with key decision-makers in all branches of the government, with the media, and with third-party groups such as consumer advocates and labor organizations.  The Harbour Group is uniquely positioned to tackle complex policy initiatives and communications campaigns at the national, state, and local level, providing a powerful advantage in shaping the development of legislative and policy strategies that impact clients' business objectives.  For more information, log onto www.harbourgrp.com.

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