Marc Minardo
Partner
Life at FGS Global
Marc works with a wide range of clients on complex matters including M&A, proxy contests, activist defense planning, investor engagement, reputational crises and special situations.
Life Pre-FGS Global
A perpetual teacher and coach, obsessively focused on identifying innovative ways to leverage AI and digital technologies to modernize business and communications strategies.
Life Beyond FGS Global
Husband, Dad, Coach, Beach Bum and Basketball Junkie.
Marc advises boards, management teams, and legal advisors across industries, with a proven track record in defending against activist campaigns, navigating disruptive retail investor dynamics, and proactively engaging with investors. He brings deep expertise in digital communications, social media, AI-centered program development, and stakeholder mapping—ensuring clients can effectively communicate their value proposition and strategic rationale during periods of heightened scrutiny.
Marc has helped clients achieve favorable outcomes through coordinated communications, investor engagement, and scenario planning. Recent assignments include:
Tesla on its 2025 shareholder approval of CEO Elon Musk's Performance Award, as well as the 2024 ratification of the CEO Performance Award and redomestication from Delaware to Texas.
Mars in its acquisition of Kellanova.
Harley-Davidson in its defense against a withhold vote campaign by H Partners.
Wyndham on its hostile takeover defense and proxy fight against Choice Hotels.
Nano Dimension in its defense against Murchinson.
He also prepares executive teams for engagement with proxy advisory firms and key institutional and retail shareholders.
Marc holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Wagner College and is a recognized speaker on digital communication and engagement best practices.