FTI Consulting Bolsters Strategic Communications in France with Géraldine Amiel's Appointment

FTI Consulting, a global business advisory firm, has strengthened its Strategic Communications segment in France with the appointment of Géraldine Amiel as a Senior Managing Director. Ms. Amiel, a seasoned strategic communications expert and former journalist, brings extensive experience in activism defense, litigation, and corporate and crisis communications to the firm. Her appointment underscores FTI Consulting's commitment to enhancing its leadership in high-stakes corporate, crisis, and litigation communications across the French market and regionally in EMEA.

Ms. Amiel joins FTI Consulting from FGS Global, where she founded and led the firm's Paris bureau. During her tenure, she advised clients on activism defense, litigation, and corporate and crisis communications. Prior to FGS Global, Ms. Amiel served as the Paris bureau chief at Bloomberg, managing a newsroom of over 25 journalists. She also held senior positions at Dow Jones and The Wall Street Journal and was the Paris correspondent for CNBC.

At FTI Consulting, Ms. Amiel will work across multiple practice areas to provide strategic counsel to clients facing complex financial and reputational challenges. Her appointment aligns with the firm's overall growth strategy in the EMEA region, as it seeks to strengthen its leadership in high-stakes corporate, crisis, and litigation communications.

"Géraldine is an exceptional strategic communications advisor with a proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams," said Mark McCall, Global Head of Strategic Communications at FTI Consulting. "Her extensive experience advising on complex financial and corporate matters, combined with her deep understanding of the media landscape, will be invaluable as we continue to expand our capabilities and support clients navigating critical issues both across Europe and globally."

Guillaume Granier, Head of Strategic Communications in France at FTI Consulting, added, "I am delighted that Géraldine has joined our team in France, where she will leverage her first-rate experience and dynamism to the benefit of our clients. Géraldine brings exceptional expertise in managing complex situations with high reputational stakes, which will complement our current capabilities. Géraldine's arrival is a further step in the ambitious development of FTI Consulting in France and throughout the EMEA region."

Ms. Amiel's appointment reflects FTI Consulting's commitment to addressing the challenging corporate environment in France, where businesses face both risks and opportunities. Her extensive experience in corporate, crisis, and litigation communications will enable her to support clients in managing these challenges and capitalizing on opportunities.



In conclusion, FTI Consulting's appointment of Géraldine Amiel as Senior Managing Director in the Strategic Communications segment in France demonstrates the firm's commitment to strengthening its leadership in high-stakes corporate, crisis, and litigation communications. Ms. Amiel's extensive experience and expertise will be invaluable in supporting clients facing complex financial and reputational challenges in the French market and beyond.