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Jim Donaldson

Non-executive Director
Jim Donaldson
Prior to joining 8020 Communications, Jim served as UK and Middle East CEO of Fleishman Hillard, one of the world’s largest international PR agencies.

Under Jim’s leadership from 2015 to 2024, Fleishman Hillard moved from a second-tier position in the London large agency market to becoming a multi-award-winning, high-growth agency with an enviable client roster. Jim played a pivotal role in the agency’s growth and its becoming an employer of choice in the UK PR industry. Previously, he held senior international roles at Weber Shandwick and at Hill + Knowlton, where he led its operations in the Middle East. Jim was also chair of the world largest PR industry association – the PRCA – from 2018 to 2020.

Jim acts as a strategic adviser to 8020’s senior management team and a CEO-level adviser to our largest clients. With a background in corporate reputation, Jim has advised government ministers, CEOs and other C-suite executives around the world on a wide range of communications issues.

Jim Donaldson