Joele Frank and Anne Chapman: Strategic Communications, Activism, and Governance

Joele Frank and Anne Chapman: Strategic Communications, Activism, and Governance

Author: Evan Epstein October 27, 2025 Duration: 54:32
Joele Frank, the founder and managing partner of her eponymous firm, Joele Frank, is one of the most respected names in strategic communications, having advised companies and boards through some of the most high-profile corporate crises, mergers, and proxy fights of the past three decades. Anne Chapman, managing director at Joele Frank, brings deep expertise in corporate governance and investor engagement, with a focus on advising boards and management teams on complex shareholder matters.

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