We help companies grow through PR results and other brand strategies. This includes CEO branding and we have the most integrated model related to that.
We help CEOs and organizations get brand clarity and instant visibility.
We work with CEOs and executives to develop thought leadership that unlocks new levels of return on investment and objectives for their business.
Built on referrals and inspired by the trust since its creation in 2004, Ascendant Group has worked with the worlds leading CEOs, executives, and corporate brands ranging from fortune 500 companies, multi-billion dollar businesses in both hemispheres, INC 5000 fastest-growing businesses, high potential early-stage businesses, ranging from those leading world-class organizations to bestselling authors to elite athletes transitioning to the entrepreneurial world.
We leverage our knowledge of Human2Human (H2H) marketing to help our clients become the chief storytellers for their brands. This unlocks increased visibility and emotional connectivity that leads to increased top-line revenues, the development of portable brands that cut across industries and furthering or developing legacy.
Headquarters
2035 Sunset Lake Road Suite B2, Newark, Delaware 19702, United States
A Former #5 NBA Draft Pick Seeks to Become A Champion in Business
Public Relations
A Swiss CEO Seeks Validation in The U.S. For a Unique Business
Branding
A Pre-Revenue Company Tries to Demonstrate Its Potential and Ascendant Efforts Play Direct Role in Securing a 75 Million Dollar Contract
Automotive PR
A Multi-Billion Dollar Chinese Automaker Needs Instant Results!
Ascendant Group Team Bios
Ezz Eldin el Natter
Ascendant Global Chairman
Ezz Eldin El Nattar comes from a part of the world where friendship still matters. His approach to business is built on trust and he has been a certified business development expert with over 20 years of experience in creating and managing start-ups from conceptualization to maturity.
Aleen Zakka
MENA Region President
A modern Arab woman with a heavily sought-after mind. Aleen Zakkas Net2Work Solutions (a vertical of Ascendant Global) features experts from all over the world, discussing connected workforces, business networking, likability, personal branding and personal brand reputation.
Raoul Davis
CEO
Regularly contributes for Forbes, American City Business Journal, and was one of 100 small business owners under 40 invited to a one-day U.S. Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Congress, and White House symposium in 2011. Founded Ascendant companies in 2004.
Merilee A. Kern
CPR Strategist
Merilee Kern is a Forbes Business Council member anda highly-regarded brand analyst, strategist and futurist who reports on industry change makers and innovators across all B2B and B2C sectors. She is founder, executiveeditor and producer of The Luxe List and host of Savvy Ventures business TV
Leticia Gomez
President Ascendant Entertainment
A bilingual writer, publishing vet, and enthusiast for the Latino community, Gomez provides the energy, contacts, and relentless attitude to lead one of the nations most effective literary agency units. Her stunning 87 percent success rate is more than double the typical industry standard.
Kirill Storch
Vice President
Serialpreneur, migrated from Russia, and believes the visual aspect of a brand dictates the impact of the brand. He has been with Ascendant for more than three years.
Richelle Payne
Partner and Senior Director of Brand Management
Payne is a communications veteran having worked in ministry, higher education, and with Fortune 500 companies on crafting messages that resonate. She believes how you present the message is the single most important factor in determining if the phone will ever ring.
Kimberly S. Reed
Senior Partner
Kimberly Reed known as Americas Corporatepreneur for her unparalleled ability to navigate back and forth between the world of fortune 500 and small business owners; Kimberly has been with Ascendant for more than eight years and has one of the most distinctive voices in radio and public speaking.
David Novak
Partner and Senior Brand Manager
An MBA and an investor in eight different businesses, Novak can sniff out a bad business model a mile away. He helps Ascendant clients rethink their approaches to the marketplace to ensure they have concepts that are investable, scalable, and sellable.
Neil Foote
Senior Director of Brand Management
Foote has more than 35 years in journalism, public relations and marketing. He has a vast career in media, establishing himself as a nationally known journalist, digital media strategist, public relations professional, author and educator.
Kashif Siddiqui
Director of Operations
Kashif has done post-graduation in Entrepreneurship with a MBA (Marketing and HRM). He has more than 15 years of proven experience in Project Management, Operational Management, Reputation Management, SME development & management, Brand Management, Sales & Marketing, Customer Services, R&D, and SMM
Sophia Lange
Junior Brand Manager
Sophia Supports the management of high-level clients and facilitates their success with a growing expertise in personal branding and brand strategy. Leans on her educational background to understand each client's values and identify meaningful opportunities for them to connect with their audience.
Stella Galli
Junior Brand Manager
Stella specializes her work in social media. Stella specializes her work at Ascendant Group in social media strategy and is passionate about seeing clients' personal brands be a powerful reflection of their social media presence.
Vimal Garewal
Brand Research Analyst and Digital Marketing
He has been serving on admin support and brand research as an expert since 2018 for The Ascendant team. More than 10 years of experience with expertise in Research, Lead Generation and LinkedIn Marketing. His assurance to quality and accuracy always for the Ascendant admin support projects.
Shannon Inight
Brand Designer
Shannon have over 15 years of experience in Graphic, Web, and Product Design. This experience has garnered a wealth of knowledge in the importance of visual representation and how it can elevate the product, business, or person behind it.
There are people who create business, people who secure business, and people who maintain business. In my nine years with Ascendant, I’m happy to say that they have provided all three. It’s been one of the best decisions in my life to join them in their mission to provide the most opportunities and business management for respected clients. Ascendant is well worth the investment.
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There are people who create business, people who secure business, and people who maintain business. In my nine years with Ascendant, I’m happy to say that they have provided all three. It’s been one of the best decisions in my life to join them in their mission to provide the most opportunities and business management for respected clients. Ascendant is well worth the investment.
Fenorris Pearson
VP of Global Consumer Innovation at Dell
Social Media, Branding, and Writing
Project Type: Branding
Review Date: 13 December, 2022
A team of professionals that constantly innovate and most importantly deliver. Their integrated insights across brand strategy, brand implementation, PR, social media, publishing, and design makes them the most talented branding firm I’ve ever worked with.
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A team of professionals that constantly innovate and most importantly deliver. Their integrated insights across brand strategy, brand implementation, PR, social media, publishing, and design makes them the most talented branding firm I’ve ever worked with.
Big Sky Enterprises
CEO at Big Sky Enterprises
Public Relations, Social media
Project Type: Social Media Marketing
Review Date: 12 December, 2022
Ascendant Group designed our websites and provided the content necessary to have consistent brand messaging. Their approach is very holistic, which we found is key to a successful campaign. We couldn’t be happier with our experience.
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Ascendant Group designed our websites and provided the content necessary to have consistent brand messaging. Their approach is very holistic, which we found is key to a successful campaign. We couldn’t be happier with our experience.