Piotr Pillardy

Piotr is a core member of the Research, Analytics, and Insights team. He leads and conducts a wide range of research initiatives, including deep-dive traditional media/social media analysis, benchmarking and landscape reputational assessments, and investor relations-focused research. Additionally, he leads in-depth communications-focused due diligence research for contract disputes, board/executive appointments, M&A, and activism situations. His investor relations experience includes analyzing shareholder communications, investor sentiment analysis, and investor targeting. He also is experienced in litigation and regulatory analysis across industries.

Piotr sits on the global digital super user team.

Prior to joining Kekst CNC, Piotr worked at Blue Heron Research Partners, where he provided qualitative due diligence to institutional investors and corporate clients. Before Blue Heron, Piotr served several roles at Exiger LLC, a global boutique management consultancy specializing in governance, risk and compliance. Piotr started his career in the legal industry.

Piotr holds a B.A. (cum laude) in History and History of Art from Cornell University.

Experience

Cross-channel communications benchmarking

• Conducting communications benchmarking research across earned and owned channels, Piotr has provided insights for a variety of clients’ strategic initiatives including Beam Suntory, MassMutual, and Corning, among others.

In-depth traditional/social media analysis

• Piotr has led teams and conducted research for a variety of clients seeking to understand various aspects of their online media conversation and corporate reputation. Clients include Starbucks, EQT Partners, and Icon Health & Fitness, among others. Piotr has also conducted this research pro bono on behalf of the Innocence Project and the ASPCA.

Communications-focused due diligence research

• Piotr has spearheaded actionable communications-focused due diligence research at the firm, leading engagements involving pre-transaction assessments, board appointments/leadership transitions, activism/IR support, and opposition research. Notable clients include LVMH, Saks Fifth Ave, and Ingredion, among others.

Investor relations

• Piotr’s investor relations experience includes analyzing shareholder communications, investor sentiment analysis, and investor targeting on behalf of clients including JetBlue, Citrix, and Foot Locker, among others.