Harneet Singh Recognized on The Peak Emerging Leaders 2026 List
EOK Consults is proud to share that Managing Principal Harneet Singh has been recognized on The Peak Emerging Leaders 2026 list under the Public Affairs category.
Presented annually by The Peak, the Emerging Leaders list celebrates ambitious Canadians under 40 who are helping shape the country’s economy, culture, business landscape, and public conversation.
According to The Peak, the list highlights “Canada’s most promising young leaders” and recognizes individuals “redefining what leadership looks like” across industries including business, technology, media, public affairs, and innovation.
For Harneet and the EOK team, the recognition reflects years of work focused on modernizing political communication, digital campaigning, advocacy engagement, and public affairs strategy across Canada.
👉 View the full list here: The Peak Emerging Leaders 2026
A Recognition for Innovation in Public Affairs & Political Communications
Politics and public affairs are evolving rapidly.
From digital advertising and social media engagement to AI-assisted communications and voter outreach, the way campaigns and organizations connect with audiences has fundamentally changed over the past decade.
Through his work leading EOK Consults, Harneet Singh has helped candidates, advocacy organizations, elected officials, and public-facing initiatives navigate that transformation using data-driven digital strategy and modern political communications.
Under Harneet’s leadership, EOK Consults has grown into one of Canada’s leading digital-first political marketing and advocacy agencies, supporting campaigns and organizations at the:
- municipal
- provincial
- federal
- advocacy
- public affairs
levels.
The firm’s work has included:
- high-precision digital advertising
- political social media strategy
- multicultural voter outreach
- public engagement campaigns
- rapid-response communications
- digital fundraising strategy
- issue-based advocacy communications
Building Platforms That Move the Industry Forward
Beyond campaign work, Harneet has also played a growing role in helping shape conversations around political communications, advocacy, and campaign innovation in Canada.
He is a co-founder of the Next Campaign Summit, one of Canada’s leading conferences focused on campaigning, advocacy, public affairs, digital communications, and political innovation. Since launching in 2024, the summit’s 2024, 2025, and 2026 editions have brought together campaign professionals, elected officials, advocacy leaders, strategists, public affairs experts, media voices, and technology innovators from across Canada and beyond.
The events have featured discussions on digital advertising and social media, AI and campaigning, fundraising and voter outreach, advocacy communications, public affairs strategy, municipal, provincial, and federal politics
The summit has quickly grown into a nationally recognized platform for sharing ideas and exploring the future of political communication and public engagement.
Harneet also founded the first-ever Municipal Masterclass, a practitioner-focused conference designed to help municipal candidates, campaign teams, elected officials, and local leaders navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of local campaigning, digital outreach, and voter engagement ahead of the 2026 municipal election cycle.
Together, these initiatives reflect a broader commitment to helping modernize campaigning and create spaces where professionals across politics, advocacy, government relations, labour, nonprofits, and public affairs can learn, connect, and collaborate.
A Strong Year for EOK Consults
The recognition also comes during a landmark period for EOK Consults.
In recent election cycles, EOK has:
- worked on 100+ campaigns and advocacy initiatives
- managed millions in political advertising spend
- supported successful campaigns across multiple provinces
- helped deliver historic municipal and provincial victories
- been recognized nationally for expertise in digital campaigning and political communications
EOK’s work and insights have been featured in:
- CBC
- CTV News
- The Hill Times
- Toronto Star
- National Post
- industry publications across Canada
The agency was also recently named a finalist in multiple categories at the Reed Awards — one of the political consulting industry’s highest international honours.
Harneet Singh on the Recognition
In a LinkedIn post following the announcement, Harneet shared:
“Politics and public affairs can be fast-moving and challenging, but I’ve always believed there’s room for smarter digital strategy, better communication, and new voices helping shape the conversation.”
He also expressed gratitude to the clients, campaign teams, advocacy organizations, and collaborators who have trusted EOK Consults over the years.
Why The Peak Emerging Leaders 2026 Recognition Matters
Recognition programs like The Peak Emerging Leaders 2026 matter because they spotlight individuals helping shape the future of leadership in Canada.
In public affairs and political communications specifically, the industry is changing quickly:
- audiences consume information differently
- campaigns are increasingly digital-first
- advocacy organizations must compete harder for attention
- trust and authenticity matter more than ever
Leaders who can combine strategy, communication, technology, and public engagement are becoming increasingly important across politics, advocacy, and government relations.
Looking Ahead
As campaigning and public affairs continue evolving, EOK Consults remains focused on helping campaigns, organizations, and leaders communicate more effectively in an increasingly digital environment.
For Harneet and the EOK team, being recognized on The Peak Emerging Leaders 2026 list is both an honour and motivation to continue pushing the industry forward.
