FGS Global is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Ahrens as Managing Director in the firm’s Strategic Communications Division. With more than 15 years of experience in strategic communications, research, and crisis management, Ahrens brings a wealth of expertise to FGS Global, further enhancing the firm’s ability to advise clients on stakeholder engagement, policy positioning, and crisis communications in Washington and beyond.
Ahrens’ distinguished career includes senior leadership roles in Republican politics, offering valuable perspective to FGS Global’s strategic advisory capabilities. His deep understanding of the evolving media landscape will be instrumental in developing and executing integrated earned and owned media strategies, reinforcing FGS Global’s reputation for helping clients modernize and future-proof their communications operations.
Prior to joining FGS Global, Ahrens served as Managing Director at Bullpen Strategy Group, advising companies across a wide range of strategic communications and public affairs needs. From 2017 to 2020, he led the communications operation at the Republican National Committee, first as Rapid Response Director and then as Communications Director. His extensive campaign experience includes key roles for former U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, the Republican Governors Association, and former Governor Mitt Romney. In addition, Ahrens worked on Capitol Hill as a legislative aide to Senator Roy Blunt and contributed to the production teams at CBS News and Fox News in New York.
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 critical issues and reputational challenges. FGS was formed to offer board-level and C-suite counsel in all aspects of stakeholder strategy — including corporate reputation, crisis management, and public affairs and is also the leading force in transaction and financial communications worldwide.
FGS offers seamless and integrated support with offices in the following locations: 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, South Florida, The Hague, Tokyo, Toronto, Vancouver, Washington, D.C., and Zurich. The firm is headquartered in New York.
FGS is consistently ranked a Band 1 PR firm for Crisis & Risk Management and for Litigation Support by Chambers and Partners. For the second year, FGS was ranked #1 Global M&A PR firm by Deal Count and Value in 2024 by Mergermarket.