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Kristy Wilson, APR
Senior Partner, General Manager at FleishmanHillard Texas; Elevating communication functions and corporate brands through experience, talent, innovation, inclusion.
Kristy Wilson, APR, is a seasoned communications leader with over two decades of experience at FleishmanHillard, where she currently serves as Senior Partner and General Manager. Based in Dallas, Texas, she has held multiple leadership roles within the agency, including General Manager positions in Chicago and Austin.135
Career Highlights:
- Early Career: Joined FleishmanHillard in 1998 in Dallas, progressing through leadership and account management roles. She led work for one of the agency’s top 20 clients and developed expertise in telecommunications, financial services, energy, travel, and healthcare.135
- Austin and Chicago Leadership: Appointed General Manager of the Austin office before transitioning to Chicago in 2019, where she aimed to expand the office’s capabilities in brand marketing and reputation management.135
- Texas Operations: Later returned to Texas, overseeing combined operations in Dallas and Austin under Lauren Walters.13
- Global Client Leadership: As of late 2024, she shifted focus to lead one of FleishmanHillard’s largest global clients, leveraging her strategic expertise.6
Background:
Before FleishmanHillard, Wilson worked in public affairs at Sprint in Florida and began her career at Kidd & Driscoll (now Kidd Group), a full-service advertising and PR agency.135
Recognition:
Described as a “natural innovator” by FleishmanHillard’s leadership, she is known for building relationships, energizing teams, and solving complex client challenges through fresh strategies.135 Her LinkedIn profile (username: kristenmwilson) highlights her role as a Global Client Leader and Senior Partner.24
