FTI Consulting Adds Senior Digital and Corporate Affairs Expert to Corporate Reputation Practice
London, 1 October 2025 — FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the appointment of Bethany Wheatley as a Managing Director in the Corporate Reputation practice within its Strategic Communications segment.
In her role at FTI Consulting, Ms. Wheatley will focus predominantly on integrated digital communication strategies that support commercial objectives and strengthen corporate reputation through positioning, profile-raising, narrative development, reputation management, storytelling and stakeholder engagement. She will leverage AI-driven insights and digital-first approaches to deliver measurable impact across corporate positioning, integrated advocacy campaigns and other strategic communications initiatives.
“The pace of innovation in the digital and insights arena as integral to corporate reputation is unprecedented,” said Ant Moore, a Senior Managing Director at FTI Consulting. “Navigating media disintermediation, the speed of issues and reputation challenges and ever-changing sources of influence needs smart counsel and deep experience – and Bethany brings exactly that to our team. Working alongside our experts, she will design and lead campaigns that tell compelling stories, reach the right audiences and deliver client impacts. We are thrilled to welcome her to the firm.”
Based in London, Ms. Wheatley brings almost two decades of experience helping senior leaders and external affairs teams put digital at the centre of their corporate communications. Her expertise spans political, corporate and not-for-profit campaigns in the UK, EU and the United States. She has led integrated campaigns across a range of online channels, supporting clients in navigating complex digital landscapes, safeguarding reputation and driving engagement through insights-led strategies.
Prior to joining FTI Consulting, Ms. Wheatley was a Director at Brunswick, advising UK and multinational business leaders on reputational matters, stakeholder engagement and strategic communications. She began her career in politics, running digital campaigns for Boris Johnson’s two successful London mayoral campaigns, and previously served as Digital Director for the Conservative Party.
Commenting on her appointment, Ms. Wheatley said, “Cutting through the noise of information overload has never been more important. My priority is using digital tools to build compelling narratives and drive positive outcomes for clients, whether that’s in their investor communications, as part of a transaction or within an advocacy campaign. FTI Consulting is at the forefront of using AI to grow and protect reputation, and I’m excited to join a team that is actively shaping best practice in corporate communications.”
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Source: FTI Consulting, Inc.