President
HBS Public Affairs
kmcdonald@hbstrategies.us

Kirsty leverages her more than two decades of experience in the healthcare, financial services, and energy sectors in the U.S. and Asia-Pacific to provide winning public affairs strategies to organizational leaders and their executive teams.

Kirsty has served as a trusted partner to global companies, developing and executing public affairs strategies that position them for success during periods of change and growth. Her areas of expertise include crisis and issues management, executive positioning, employee communications, litigation support and high-profile transactions.

Prior to joining HBS Public Affairs, Kirsty managed her own strategic communications consulting business. Previously, she held senior communications and advocacy roles at companies including Cigna, Centene Corporation, Peabody Energy and EY. Kirsty began her career as a journalist for a national Australian news and talk radio network.