WEALTH October 14, 2025 0 Comments

Jack Hickey’s Bold New Move at Wilson Hartnell: What This Means for the Future of Corporate Power Plays

Ever wonder what it takes to not just survive but truly thrive in today’s whirlwind of social, economic, and technological upheavals? Well, if reputation is indeed the golden ticket—fragile yet priceless—then having the right maestro at the helm of strategic communications is a game-changer. Enter Jack Hickey, the new captain steering Wilson Hartnell’s Corporate and Public Affairs Practice. With a rich tapestry of experience spanning fintech giants like Fiserv and a globe-trotting portfolio that covers Ireland to the US and beyond, Jack’s not your everyday hire. He’s the kind of leader who gets that in a landscape where complexity is king, proactive counsel isn’t just a luxury—it’s a lifeline. Wilson Hartnell’s CEO Sharon Murphy couldn’t have said it better: in a climate where reputation drives success, Jack’s knack for weaving together reputation management, investor relations, and issues mitigation across diverse markets is exactly what clients need to not only navigate storms but to create lasting value. Curious how this high-stakes chess game of corporate communications is played at the top level? Yeah, me too. LEARN MORE

Strategic communications agency Wilson Hartnell has appointed Jack Hickey to lead its Corporate and Public Affairs Practice.

Hickey joins Wilson Hartnell from fintech firm, Fiserv, where he spent four years as VP EMEA for Communications, focused on driving tangible business results for its diverse payments and financial services businesses across 57 countries.

The company say Hickey brings extensive global financial and corporate communications experience to the Wilson Hartnell team, having led complex communications projects across Ireland, the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the US.

In 2015, he established the Dublin office of Sodali, formerly Powerscourt, and successfully led the growth of that business in the Irish market.

Commenting on his appointment, Hickey said: “I am incredibly excited to join Wilson Hartnell, an agency I’ve long admired for its strategic prowess, proven track record and deep expertise and experience across its amazing client roster that includes many of Ireland’s leading domestic and international businesses.

“The opportunity to lead the Corporate and Public Affairs Practice, especially at a time when the need for sophisticated, proactive counsel is paramount, is truly motivating for me.

“We’re seeing a powerful convergence of social, economic, and technological forces that have made reputation one of the most valuable and fragile assets a business owns.

“This makes impactful corporate communications more critical than ever. I look forward to collaborating with this exceptional team to deliver innovative solutions that not only navigate complexity but also create tangible value and an enduring reputation for our clients across Ireland and internationally”.

Wilson Hartnell Chief Executive Officer, Sharon Murphy added: “We are thrilled to welcome Jack to Wilson Hartnell to lead and expand our comprehensive Corporate and Public Affairs practice.

“In today’s increasingly challenging and complex environment, the need for pre-emptive strategies and robust risk mitigation has never been more critical.

Jack Hickey — Sharon Murphy, WHPR Picture Conor McCabe

“More than ever, a strong, resilient reputation is not just an asset, but a fundamental driver of commercial success and sustained organisational outcomes.

“Jack’s proven track record in delivering reputation management, financial and corporate communications, investor relations, and issues management support for clients across multiple sectors, combined with his extensive experience across diverse markets, deepens our capacity to deliver truly innovative and impactful solutions for our clients.”