28 April 2023 / Washington, DC, USA – Leading global strategic communications advisory firm FGS Global announced seasoned public affairs leader, tech communications expert and Obama White House alum, Sarah Potts Ashton, will be joining as a managing director. Ashton brings 15 years of extensive corporate communications and government relations expertise to the firm and will advise a diverse portfolio of FGS Global clients on their policy and corporate communications efforts.
“Sarah’s impressive strategic chops and deep understanding of the policy landscape make her an invaluable asset to have in our clients’ corner as they navigate the complex, multi-stakeholder aspects of operating businesses in today’s environment,” said FGS Global partner Jennifer Loven. “We are thrilled to welcome her to the team and eager for her expertise to elevate the work we do with our clients.”
Ashton comes to FGS Global from app-based delivery company Gopuff, where she served as Global Director for Policy Communications & CSR. Previously, Ashton spent nearly five years in several posts at Uber, leading public affairs campaigns and supporting teams navigating the regulatory environment as the ride-share app expanded its offerings to food delivery, electric and multi-modal transportation, and other services.
Prior to her tenure at Uber, Ashton served as the Director of the White House’s Climate Action Champions Program, launched by former President Barack Obama, to accelerate local climate action, identify gaps in federal funding and develop inter-agency solutions to support and scale community climate programs. She also previously served in a series of roles at the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group and the Clinton Climate Initiative.
Ashton earned both bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Brown University. She lives in Los Angeles with her family.
About FGS Global
FGS is a leading global strategic communications consultancy, with 1,300 experts around the world helping clients navigate complex situations and reputational challenges. FGS Global was formed from the combination of Finsbury, The Glover Park Group, Hering Schuppener and Sard Verbinnen & Co to offer board-level and C-suite counsel in all aspects of strategic communications — including corporate reputation, crisis management and government affairs – and is also the leading force in financial communications worldwide.
FGS provides seamless and integrated support, including from professionals in design and creative, digital strategy, and research and insights, with offices in 27 cities around the world. The firm is headquartered in New York.
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