Hill Solutions

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We deliver results.

In Year 2000…

Hill Solutions was launched to help high-performing parliamentarians do even better. But with good results, our clientele soon expanded to include some of the best and brightest in politics, government, business and community.

Today, we are proven experts at driving tactical actions in pursuit of targeted goals. We keep it clean. We keep it simple.

Our compass is your success.

Trusted By

We have a track record of exceeding client expectations.

What we do

We help you Engage stakeholders. Communicate clearly. Shape public policy. Manage relationships. Make informed decisions.

Strategic Communications

Words yield the power to help, heal, hinder, humiliate or humble. We can help you craft effective content and deliver both specific and integrated solutions that best channel your goals, influence opinions and motivate action in your targeted audience. We are especially adept at audience analysis, narrative and message development, timelines and channels of delivery.

Management Consulting

Today’s fast-changing landscape is rewriting long-held rules and risks. Whether you’re navigating organizational challenges or change, we help chart the smartest way forward. Using research, quantitative and qualitative methodologies and analysis, we drive improvements in business strategy, organizational performance and operational efficiency.

Stakeholder Engagement

We can help you improve your ability to connect with those who matter to you - employees, customers, communities, voters, or even adversaries. Through research, audience analysis, strategic communications, tactical messaging, digital deployment and other essential tools, we empower you to shape perceptions and drive action.

Brand Management

Brand or Be Branded. We handle every creative detail—from initial concept to optimal visual identity—through milestone-based collaboration. This industry-leading process results in a comprehensive and powerful brand and visual identity that truly captures the essence of your brand.

Insights

Some of our completed projects

Our Team

Fred Sherman

Principal & CEO

Fred Sherman is a strategic communications and leadership expert. He has advised government, business and political leaders; led national-scale Government of Canada change and various modernization initiatives including for National Defence, Health Canada, the Public Service Commission, Treasury Board, Global Affairs Canada, and the Parliament of Canada.

Sheri Meyerhoffer

Consultant (Global Affairs)

Sheri is a global governance advisor and Canada’s first Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (2019–2024). A lawyer and former Head of Mission for International IDEA in Nepal, she brings over 30 years’ experience in law, energy, and international development, guiding leaders on responsible business, human rights, and facilitation of complex stakeholder engagement processes. Sheri holds an MPA from Harvard Kennedy School.

Robert Dekker

Associate (Political Strategies)

Robert is a policy and political strategist with strong connections across Canada’s capital. His expertise includes issue research, legislative analysis, tactical messaging, narrative development, rapid response and media training for public and committee presentation. A firm believer in activism as a catalyst for good, he has counseled community and political stakeholders; and supports Canadian Veterans

Denny Brown

Associate (National Defence)

Denny Brown is a 23-year veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces who brings experience in business practices, strategic communications and marketing. After suffering a horrible loss when his youngest child, Audrey, succumbed to a mitochondrial disease at the age of 3, Denny dedicates some of his time to bringing awareness to mitochondrial issues.

Bettina Pierre-Gilles

Associate (Corporate Strategies)

Bettina (CPA, CMA, MBA, ICD.D) is a leading business executive with CFO level financial, commercial and business development experience. A decorated alumnus of Queens and University of Toronto, she brings 23 plus years of extensive experience in strategic planning and management, including work on transactions in China, India, Asia, Middle East, Former Soviet Union, Africa, South America, Europe and North America.

Richard Pinnock

Consultant (Change Leadership)

Richard leads innovative programs and supports leadership teams through transformative change. He applies a data-informed lens to leadership development and engagement, using Diversity of Thought principles. A certified executive coach, he brings experience across corporate, public, and non-profit sectors, supported by an MBA and a commerce degree from McGill University.

Denise Siele

Associate (Community & Government)

Denise is an award-winning public affairs professional and she brings a deep understanding of politics, public policy, media outreach and stakeholder engagement. She works with leaders and stakeholders across national, provincial and local governments, industry and non-profits

Ayooluwa Orebiyi

Associate (Strategic Communications)

Ayooluwa is a brand and communications expert with years of experience helping organisations define, express, and amplify their identities. A graduate of distinction from Algonquin College’s Postgraduate Brand Management program, he brings expertise in brand strategy, digital communications, creative design, and stakeholder engagement.

Vivian Tabugbo

Associate (Operations)

Vivian excels in client relations, research, writing, project management, and financial administration, making her highly effective in driving strategic communications and stakeholder engagement. With a B.Sc. in Political Science and Economics from the University of Ottawa, she brings valuable insights and effective solutions to the table.

Andrew Defor

Senior Director, Public Affairs & Global Partnerships

Andrew is an expert in public affairs, government relations, and global partnerships. He has advised and participated in high-level negotiations with G20 Ministers to advance global health security, and led strategic engagement with senior officials from the EU, AU and World Bank. He has led Canadian public affairs campaigns and advised C-suite executives on federal government relations strategies.

Louis Butt

Associate (London. England)

Louis brings expertise in environmental initiatives, diversity and global security. With work experience spanning Asia, Europe and Africa, he is a forward thinker with a Master of Arts in Conflict, Security, and Justice from King’s College London; and a BA in Political Science and History from the University of Toronto. He is fluent in English, French and Spanish, and proficient in Japanese.

Liam McPherson

Associate (Halifax)

Liam McPherson is a communications expert and alumnus of Carleton University's Bachelor of Journalism program. He brings years of government social media and communications experience, and also with parliamentary offices and on federal campaigns. Liam is bilingual (fluent in English, functional in French) and skilled at bringing communications goals to life.

Paul Martin

Associate (Business & Technology)

Paul is a high-performing technical IT, marketing, consultant, and adult educator with over 20 years of business experience. He is a digital marketing strategist with a track record of increased sales and improved outcomes for over 200 companies. A certified coach and a college professor, he has authored post-secondary courses; and has also excelled in competitive sports administration.

Yanaminah Thullah

Associate (Ottawa)

Yanaminah provides public education through policy analysis, public speaking engagements, and consulting on various topics. Yanaminah is a diversity, equity, inclusion, and decolonization practitioner who is dedicated to community development. She has a deep understanding of the issues facing marginalized communities

Sena Aydoner

Associate (Ottawa)

Sena brings strengths in strategic communications, public policy, polling, opinion research, political campaigns and market intelligence. An alumnus of Carleton University’s renowned BPAPM program with a specialization in Strategic Public Opinion as well as a minor in Law with Distinction, she is a consummate professional who goes the extra distance

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