FGS Global, the world’s leading stakeholder strategy firm, is pleased to welcome Abby Deift as a Managing Director in the Washington, D.C. office, strengthening our strategic expertise in geopolitics, technology and AI governance, and risk management. Abby comes to FGS Global with deep expertise in strategic intelligence and a distinguished track record of leadership across government, financial services, and advisory roles.
Abby most recently served as Executive Director of AI Programs at the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), where she acted as principal advisor to the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, leading the strategy for department-wide efforts to deploy AI responsibly across the organization, achieving operational efficiencies and promoting nationwide AI safety and security. Abby also built and directed the Department’s Cyber Safety Review Board (CSRB), a first-of-its-kind public-private partnership responsible for after action reviews of major cyber incidents and was recognized with the DHS Secretary’s Award for her contributions.
Previously, Abby was a Vice President for Enterprise Risk at Goldman Sachs, where she advised the firm on global regulatory requirements and designed policy frameworks for cybersecurity, climate risk, operational resiliency, and AI/data governance. Her career spans Capitol Hill, federal agencies, and the private sector, with roles at the National Science Foundation, the Office of U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and political campaigns. Abby holds an M.P.P. from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government and a B.A. in Mathematics and English from Columbia University.
“We are thrilled to welcome Abby to FGS Global. Her unique combination of government, financial, and technology sector experience—and her proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional programs—will be invaluable as we continue to help clients navigate the evolving stakeholder and regulatory environment,” said Joel Johnson, Partner and Head of FGS Global’s Washington, DC office. “Abby’s deep experience in AI governance and cyber risk management aligns perfectly with our mission to mobilize integrated strategies for our clients when it matters most.”
For more information about Abby’s role at FGS Global or to learn more about our policy advisory services, please contact Capricia Marshall, Partner in Washington, DC.
About FGS Global
FGS Global is the world’s leading stakeholder strategy firm, with approximately 1,400 professionals around the world, advising clients in navigating complex stakeholder situations and reputational challenges. FGS Global was formed from the combination of Finsbury, The Glover Park Group, Hering Schuppener and Sard Verbinnen & Co, and offers board-level and C-suite counsel in all aspects of strategic communications—including corporate reputation, crisis management, and public affairs. The firm is consistently ranked a Band 1 PR firm for Crisis & Risk Management and for Litigation Support by Chambers and Partners and was ranked #1 Global M&A PR firm by Deal Count and Value in 2024 by Mergermarket.
FGS Global offers seamless and integrated support with offices in Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Beijing, Berlin, Boston, Brussels, Calgary, Chicago, Dubai, Dublin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Houston, Kingston, London, Los Angeles, Munich, Paris, Riyadh, San Francisco, Shanghai, Singapore, The Hague, Tokyo, Toronto, Washington, D.C., South Florida, Vancouver, and Zurich. The firm is headquartered in New York.