B&K Agency launches the Board of Advisors

Brussels, Belgium — 18 May 2026 — B&K Agency is pleased to announce the launch of its Board of Advisors. This strategic initiative aims to strengthen the B&K Agency’s international perspective and support its continued growth at the intersection of public affairs, strategic communications and geopolitical advisory.

The Board of Advisors brings together senior professionals with expertise in government relations, public affairs, security, diplomacy, political strategy, and international business. Drawing on their diverse backgrounds and regional perspectives, the Board will provide strategic guidance to B&K Agency as it continues to help clients solve their most pressing issues in an increasingly complex global environment.

B&K Agency is honoured to welcome Bill Cortese, Elie Pieprz, and Parvina Huseynova as the first members of its Board of Advisors.

Bill Cortese is based in Washington, DC, and serves as Senior Vice President at Mercury, advising clients on government relations, public affairs and strategic communications. Throughout his career, he has worked with elected officials, trade associations, non-profits, and Fortune 500 companies, helping organisations to navigate policy, business, and regulatory challenges.

Elie Pieprz is a political and marketing consultant whose work focuses on the intersection of politics, security, diplomacy, and business. With experience in public diplomacy and international engagement, he brings valuable insight into geopolitical developments and the evolving relationship between the US, Israel and Brussels.

Parvina Huseynova is the founder of Realstrategik Consultancy, a London-based firm specialising in strategic communications, public affairs, government relations, and political campaigns. As a geopolitical analyst and adviser to family offices and investors on strategic positioning and investment opportunities, she offers extensive expertise in political strategy, international security, defence policy, and energy security. Her previous roles include Deputy Head of Candidate Engagement within the UK Conservative Party and Head of Policy Relations at the Henry Jackson Society.

“The establishment of B&K Agency’s Board of Advisors reflects our commitment to ensuring that our clients benefit from diverse perspectives and expertise that extend beyond the European Union, but also to its strategic partner regions,” says Julia Kril, Executive Director at B&K Agency

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