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FGS Global
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Crisis & issues management; global public affairs; strategy & reputation; transaction & financial communications; presentation & media training; research & insights; digital strategies; design & creative.
Founded: 1994.
Agency Statement:
FGS Global is the preeminent global communications and public affairs consultancy. We provide strategic counsel to senior leaders and organizations, helping them navigate complex challenges and seize opportunities in an ever-evolving landscape. Our expertise spans corporate communications, public affairs, crisis management, and investor relations, ensuring our clients achieve their business objectives and maintain trust with their stakeholders.In your most decisive moments, FGS Global's top communications and public affairs professionals, located across 31 offices worldwide, help you lead in your market, influence change, and win over audiences.
Office locations include Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Beijing, Berlin, Boston, Brussels, Calgary, Chicago, Dubai, Dublin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Houston, Kingston, London, Los Angeles, Munich, New York, Paris, Riyadh, San Francisco, Shanghai, Singapore, South Florida, Tokyo, Toronto, Washington, DC, West Palm Beach, Vancouver, Zurich. For more details, visit fgsglobal.com/contact-us.
Leadership: George Sard, Roland Rudd, and Carter Eskew, Global Co-Chairmen; Paul Holmes, Vice Chair; Mike Feldman, Paul Kranhold and Paul Verbinnen, Co-Chairs of North America; Alexander Geiser, Global CEO; Andrew Cole, Deputy Global CEO; Winnie Lerner, CEO, North America; Faeth Birch, CEO of UK, Middle East and Asia; Brigitte von Haacke, CEO of Europe
FGS Global in the news with O'Dwyer's:
| • | On the Move: FGS Global Names Florry Head of SingaporeTue., Jun. 9, 2026... (L-R) Harry Florry, Andrew Yeo FGS Global brings on Harry Florry as head of Singapore and Andrew Yeo as global policy partner Asia. Florry has been... |
| • | FGS Global Adds Paramount Alum DiniThu., May 21, 2026... Justin Dini FGS Global has hired Justin Dini, who has more than 30 years of communications experience, as... |
| • | Weber Shandwick's AI Guru Moves to FGS GlobalFri., Apr. 24, 2026... Ethan Bauley FGS Global has named Weber Shandwick veteran Ethan Bauley head of its AI advisory. He will... |
| • | FGS Global Books JetBlue AirwaysWed., Apr. 22, 2026... FGS Global is providing DC representation for JetBlue Airways on issues related to air traffic control... |
| • | PR Firm News: MACCO Group Launches Crisis UnitFri., Apr. 17, 2026...teams during restructurings, crises, and high-stakes situations where stakeholder perception directly affects outcomes. Former FGS Global associate director Ben Rosner, who also served as head of strategy and communications for... |
| • | PR Firm News: Highwire Launches AcroAIThu., Apr. 16, 2026...artificial intelligence transforms teams into indispensable business partners," said Highwire president of innovation Carol Carrubba. FGS Global introduces a new brand identity. The identity is meant to reflect the capabilities in... |
| • | WPP Mulls Burson DivestitureMon., Apr. 13, 2026...survival plan that calls for getting rid of non-core businesses to simplify operations. WPP sold FGS Global , which had an enterprise value of $1.7B, to KKR in 2024. The sale of Burson,... |
| • | FGS Reps Brown-Forman as it Talks MergerFri., Mar. 27, 2026... FGS Global represents Brown-Forman Corp. as it confirms merger discussions with French liquor giant Pernod Ricard. The... |
| • | On the Move: FGS Global Recruits RichierFri., Mar. 13, 2026... Jean-Michel Richier FGS Global brings on Jean-Manuel Richier as senior advisor to bolster its equity advisory, investor relations and transaction &... |
| • | Longacre Square Snares DGA, FGS VeteranThu., Mar. 5, 2026...he was part of the initial group of partners to launch the business, and FGS Global (f/k/a Finsbury Glover Hering), where he spent more than 10 years in London and... |
| • | On the Move: FGS Global Adds Susman to Exec BoardThu., Mar. 5, 2026... Sally Susman FGS Global adds former Pfizer EVP and chief corporate affairs officer Sally Susman to its global executive board as... |
| • | FGS, Collected Strategies Work FinTech DealFri., Feb. 27, 2026... FGS Global represents Brink’s as it agrees to acquire NCR Atleos, which relies on Collected Strategies,... |
| • | PR Firm News: FGS Global Teams With 350 ClubMon., Feb. 23, 2026... FGS Global is collaborating with The 350 Club, a closed community for board members and leaders of large global... |
| • | CDC's Reczek Joins TDY @ FGSThu., Feb. 12, 2026...Disease Control and Prevention, is coming on board as a partner at TDY @ FGS Global , a bipartisan health care firm that specializes in legislative and regulatory consulting and policy... |
| • | FGS Global Tops MergerMarket's Deal RankingsFri., Jan. 30, 2026... FGS Global heads the list in Mergermarket’s rankings of the top PR advisors in M&A deals for 2025. With a total... |
| • | FGS Global's Clifford Walks to C StreetThu., Jan. 22, 2026... Chloe Clifford Chloe Clifford, who was a managing director at FGS Global , has joined C Street Advisory Group in Los Angeles. She will bolster C Street’s M&A... |
| • | PR Firm News: FGS Global Launches AI Advisory, Acquires MemeticaWed., Jan. 21, 2026... FGS Global launches its AI Advisory practice and acquires Memetica, a specialist technology consultancy in AI-driven threat... |
| • | FGS Global Recruits Ho for Asia Chair PostTue., Jan. 13, 2026... Susan Ho FGS Global has recruited Susan Ho for the Asia chair position, a newly created post. She... |
| • | FGS, Collected Strategies Work Merger of Discount AirlinesMon., Jan. 12, 2026...agreed to acquire Sun Country Airlines in a cash and stock deal valued at $1.5B. FGS Global represents Las Vegas-based Allegiant, while Collected Strategies works for Sun Country, which is based... |
| • | Good Riddance to 2025Tue., Dec. 30, 2025...with the Department of Health and Human secretary over the handling of the measles outbreak. FGS Global and Rubenstein handled the $6.1B sale of the reigning NBA champion Boston Celtics to... |
| • | Burson Taps FGS Alum Haynes for US PA ChiefThu., Dec. 11, 2025...who served as global co-chairman of the crisis communications and issues management unit at FGS Global , as U.S. head of public affairs. In addition to Haynes coming on board, Burson has... |
| • | On the Move: Herald Group Hires Whitford as CCOThu., Dec. 11, 2025...was VP and design director at The Glover Park Group (which was later merged into FGS Global ). In his new post, Whitford will oversee THG’s creative vision and execution across its... |
| • | PR Firm News: energi PR Celebrates 35th AnniversaryTue., Dec. 9, 2025...value, were the only Italian firms featured. The EMEA rankings also recognized Brunswick Group, FGS Global , Kekst CNC, FTI Consulting, Headland Consultancy and Teneo. Community recorded 80 accredited transactions, with... |
| • | FGS Global Snags H/Advisors Abernathy CEOMon., Dec. 8, 2025... Tom Johnson Tom Johnson, who has headed H/Advisors Abernathy since 2016, will join FGS Global as global head of private capital & financial services, effective Dec. 16. The newly created... |
| • | FGS Global's Miner Moves to TLGTue., Nov. 4, 2025... Jason Miner FGS Global partner Jason Miner has joined TLG strategic communications (The Levinson Group) and stakeholder engagement... |
| • | On the Move: Tiny Mighty Comms Names Tieles GMThu., Oct. 16, 2025...director, strategic communications and public affairs at The Glover Park Group (now part of FGS Global ). Adkins has been a strategic adviser to public and private companies, high-growth startups, industry... |
| • | FGS Helps Alliance Laundry Clean UpFri., Oct. 10, 2025... FGS Global handles Alliance Laundry Systems, which enjoyed a robust IPO debut on Oct. 10 as... |
| • | PR Firm News: FGS Global Opens in MiamiTue., Oct. 7, 2025... FGS Global opens a Miami office in downtown Coral Gables. The office, which is in downtown Coral... |
| • | FGS Global Reps CrowdStrikeMon., Oct. 6, 2025... FGS Global represents CrowdStrike, the fast-growing cybersecurity firm, for issues related to AI and regulatory matters. The... |
| • | FGS Global Catches KwittkenWed., Sep. 10, 2025... Aaron Kwittken Aaron Kwittken, founder and global CEO of AI-powered comms-tech suite PRophet, is joining FGS Global as partner and global head of intelligence & engagement, a new role at the... |
| • | PR Firm News: Laurie Rowe Comms. Acquired by ParadiseWed., Sep. 10, 2025...record of measurable success, especially with emerging DMOs,” said Paradise CMO and co-owner Barbara Karasek. FGS Global acquires Washington, DC-based health care policy and advocacy firm Tarplin, Downs & Young. The... |
| • | Paramount's Phelps Jumps to FGS GlobalTue., Sep. 9, 2025... Julia Phelps Paramount Global chief communications and corporate marketing officer Julia Phelps is joining FGS Global as its first CMO and head of transformation. Phelps oversaw communications for the 2019 merger... |
| • | XPO's Abrahams Takes Brunswick Group PostThu., Sep. 4, 2025...communications, digital marketing, creative services and AI. Prior to XPO, Abrahams was a partner at FGS Global & co-head of its employee and transformation communications unit. Before the creation of FGS,... |
| • | On the Move: FGS Hires Global Counsel's WhiteWed., Sep. 3, 2025... Tom White FGS Global brings on Tom White as a partner on its Brussels leadership team. White most recently served as... |
| • | FTI Works Spirit Air's No. 2 Bankruptcy FilingTue., Sep. 2, 2025...tickets, credits and loyalty points. Wages and benefits will be paid to employees and contractors. FGS Global , which is owned by KKR, handled Spirit’s first Chapter 11, which was filed in... |
| • | WPP COO Scott to Step DownFri., Aug. 29, 2025...of a 60 percent stake in Kantar to Bain Capital, and the divestiture of FGS Global to KKR. Scott said he felt the CEO transition provides the right moment to retire.... |
| • | H/Advisors Abernathy, FGS Work Coffee DealMon., Aug. 25, 2025...Pepper in its $18B deal to acquire coffee company JDE Peet's, which relies on FGS Global for media work. The coffee brands will then be spun off as a separately... |
| • | On the Move: Edison Electric Institute Names Schillinger CCOFri., Aug. 22, 2025...marketing and communications specialist for the AmeriCorps Seniors program. Before that, she was at FGS Global as associate director in its Health Care Strategic Communications unit. In her new post,... |
| • | FGS Global Works Thoma Bravo's $12B Dayforce DealThu., Aug. 21, 2025... FGS Global handles Thoma Bravo as the software investment firm agrees to pay $12.3B to acquire... |
| • | On the Move: FGS Global Adds D'ArcyWed., Aug. 20, 2025... Conan D'Arcy FGS Global brings on Conan D’Arcy as partner. D’Arcy joins FGS from London-based consulting firm Global Practice, where he... |
| • | WPP Suffers 10% Drop in H1 RevenuesThu., Aug. 7, 2025...its headcount by 7,000 people during the past year, which includes 1,400 staffers at FGS Global , which was sold to KKR. It now has 104K employees. On the PR front, Burson... |
| • | FGS Global Acquires Edmonds ElderTue., Aug. 5, 2025... FGS Global acquires Edmonds Elder, a digital-first integrated communications and campaigning firm based in London. Edmonds Elder... |
| • | Make Germany Great AgainWed., Jul. 30, 2025... Alexander Geiser FGS Global CEO Alexander Geiser is a “co-initiator” of the “Made for Germany” campaign that officially... |
| • | Hope Hicks Joins Megyn Kelly's Media OutfitMon., Jul. 28, 2025...executive vice president and chief communications officer. She is the daughter of Paul Hicks, FGS Global partner and former EVP of communications & PA at the NFL. Kelly famously challenged... |
| • | Teneo Recruits Sloane & Co. Vet WhiteFri., Jul. 25, 2025...to mega-cap. Prior to Sloane & Co. White worked at Sard Verbinnen, which is now FGS Global . White adds depth to Teneo’s TSSG at a time when the deal environment is becoming... |
| • | Levinson, FGS Global, Reevemark Score Big in Chambers RankingsWed., Jun. 25, 2025...Research firm Chambers and Partners has placed Brunswick Group, FGS Global , Reevemark, The Levinson Group and Trident GMG in the top category for both crisis & risk management and litigation support PR firms... |
| • | Hotmire Returns to the SECMon., Jun. 16, 2025...Watermark Strategies corporate communications and PA shop in Washington. Earlier he did two-year stints at FGS Global as partner, and Teneo as senior managing director. Following his first SEC run, Hotmire... |
| • | On the Move: MAD Global Adds MikeWorldWide's TimoniMon., Jun. 9, 2025...of corporate communications at Wenner Media and EVP at Robinson Lerer & Montgomery (now FGS Global ). In his new role, Neschis will oversee Newsweek’s internal and external communications strategy, elevate... |
| • | FGS Pitches Bahrain as the Hollywood of the Persian GulfMon., Jun. 2, 2025... FGS Global is negotiating a contract for marketing and communications strategy development and implementation with the... |
| • | FGS Global Works Issues for ArgentinaWed., May 28, 2025... FGS Global is providing issues management and communications counsel to Argentina regarding litigation that is handled... |
