Hudson Sandler appointed by Russia’s Summa Group

Hudson Sandler has been appointed by Summa Group private holding, to support on international media engagement regarding Far Eastern Shipping Company (Fesco Group), a Russian transport operator.

The Hudson Sandler team working on the account will consist of chief executive Andrew Hayes, financial communications consultant Yulianna Vilkos and client manager Emily Dillon.

Summa Group has significant investments in the port logistics, engineering, construction, telecommunications and oil and gas sectors. It employs more than 25,000 people across Russia and overseas and acquired a stake in Fesco in December 2012.

At the time, Summa Group president, Alexander Vinokurov, said: “Fesco is one of Russia’s best transport and logistics companies, and we’re confident that the acquisition will enable Summa Group to extend its geographical reach.”