Bärbel Hestert-Vecoli is Managing Director and Corporate Affairs Lead for Italy and Germany. An expert in corporate reputation and affairs, she advises companies and institutions on stakeholder engagement and public affairs.
She has extensive experience in healthcare, food, energy, IT, and strategic consulting for governments and NGOs. She has led award-winning corporate campaigns and is a pioneer in sustainability communication. A sought-after speaker, she regularly speaks at business conferences, industry congresses and international business schools.
Prior to joining Edelman, Bärbel Hestert-Vecoli headed the public affairs business of Burson Cohn & Wolfe (BCW) and held various management positions at the Weber Shandwick agency in Germany.