Joel Shaffer
Partner
He/Him
Life at FGS Global
Partner who advises clients on special situations, shareholder activism, M&A and crisis situations, as well as ongoing corporate communications.
Life Pre-FGS Global
Led the communications division of a leading proxy advisor. Previously advised clients on special situations communications at a boutique financial communications firm.
Life Beyond FGS Global
Likely coaching a youth baseball or hockey team, or spending time with family.
Joel Shaffer is a Partner in FGS Longview’s Toronto office. In addition to advising on corporate and financial communications, he has particular expertise advising boards and other stakeholders in special situations, including the conduct of proxy contests, friendly and hostile M&A, restructurings and other crisis or special situations.
Prior to joining Longview, Joel led the communications department of a leading shareholder services firm and assisted clients on a number of high profile proxy fight and M&A engagements. Prior to joining the shareholder services firm, he advised clients on special situations communications at a boutique financial communications firm.
Joel holds an MBA from the Schulich School of Business (York University), a BA in Law and Sociology from York University and a Public Relations Certificate from Humber College. He has also completed the ICD Directors Education Program.
