Berlin, July 1, 2026 – Jennifer Wilton will join FGS Global, the strategic leadership advisory firm, as a Partner on September 1, 2026, strengthening the firm's leadership team in strategy and reputation advisory. A former Editor-in-Chief of DIE WELT, she is one of the most distinguished figures in the German media market, with nearly two decades of senior editorial leadership experience.
At FGS Global, she will advise companies and executives on strategic positioning and reputation management in a rapidly changing information and media landscape.
"Jennifer Wilton helped shape quality journalism in Germany in one of the most challenging periods the industry has faced," said Brigitte von Haacke, the European CEO of FGS Global." Her combination of editorial judgement, a deep understanding of digital communications, and an outstanding network is an extraordinary asset for our clients. We are delighted to welcome her to our team."
Wilton began her journalistic career as a freelance contributor to Der Tagesspiegel, Der Spiegel, Die Zeit and the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, and as a guest journalist at the Spanish daily El País. In 2006, she joined DIE WELT, where she went on to build the Titelthema section at Welt am Sonntag, establish the Digital Storytelling unit, and lead the investigation and features (Reportage) department. In January 2022, she was appointed Editor-in-Chief.
"The public sphere will look very different tomorrow. The way information is created and the way it takes effect is changing fundamentally right now. I am very much looking forward to navigating this transformation together with the FGS team - for me, this is the ideal place to rethink communications," said Wilton.
About FGS Global
FGS Global partners with the world's most influential leaders to move minds and markets. orking where business, government, and public opinion intersect, we advise CEOs, boards, and leadership teams at the most consequential moments.
Our expertise spans strategic and financial communications, policy and public affairs, corporate reputation, crisis management, and data-driven digital engagement. Across 31 global offices, our partners draw on the full depth of the firm so clients can operate with clarity, act with confidence, and lead with trust.