Clario Group Appoints Tom Smith to Lead Corporate Affairs

In this newly created role, Smith will oversee integrated client engagements and develop the firm’s corporate affairs offerings. His mandate includes guiding senior executives through complex challenges involving capital markets, crisis management, and stakeholder engagement. CEO and Co-Founder Matthew Della Croce cited Smith’s ability to build high-performing teams as a key factor in strengthening the firm’s leadership during its current growth phase.

Smith’s background includes senior tenures at Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide and Fleishman-Hillard. At Clario Group, he will leverage proprietary AI-driven tools to help clients navigate interconnected business risks. Smith noted that modern communications must evolve beyond basic narrative management, acting instead as a mechanism for anticipating change and fostering organizational trust.