Ruder Finn Builds In Asia

Ruder Finn has acquired Thunder Communications, an event management and brand and marketing consultancy. The firm is based out of Shanghai and has a string of affiliates across the country. Thunder’s clients include Intel, Volvo, Siemens, and both the Italian and Swedish Chambers of Commerce.

In addition, Ruder Finn has promoted Elan Shou to SVP of Ruder Finn China.

Shou worked for Ruder Finn from 2001 to 2008. This promotion comes six months after her return to Ruder Finn China as MD.