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FTI Consulting Appoints John Waples as EMEA Chair in the Strategic Communications Segment
London, 9 May 2024 — FTI Consulting today announced the appointment of John Waples as EMEA Chair of the Strategic Communications segment. In this role, Mr. Waples will lead and execute the segment’s business strategy in the region, closely aligning with global strategic priorities, as well as the wider FTI Consulting organisation.
With a focus on growth, FTI Consulting has ambitions to expand the team and attract senior talent from across the industry, with Mr. Waples playing a pivotal role in driving this effort. Working with the EMEA Strategic Communications Steering Committee, Mr. Waples will ensure cohesive direction and effective leadership within the region. He will continue to serve as UK Head of Strategic Communications, leading the segment’s London office and strengthening collaboration on cross-segment initiatives within FTI Consulting.
“As we increasingly go to market both globally and regionally, we are placing a big emphasis on growth in EMEA,” said Mark McCall, Global Leader of the Strategic Communications segment at FTI Consulting. “John isn’t just an accomplished leader in our field; his insight and demeanour truly embody what makes FTI Consulting successful in the communications space. Together with some excellent leaders across EMEA, I am excited for John to play a key role in our next chapter of growth.”
Mr. Waples joined FTI Consulting in 2010 and became leader of the UK Strategic Communications business in 2011. He previously was with The Sunday Times for 16 years. He has deep experience and influence advising clients around financial communications, mergers and acquisitions, long-term reputation management and crisis communications.
Commenting on his appointment, Mr. Waples said, “I am excited to take on this additional responsibility. We have a strong bench of senior talent across EMEA with ambitions to drive further growth and some exciting plans to enhance our offerings for our clients.”
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