Ankura's Acquisition of Red Flag Global Strengthens Strategic Communication Expertise

Ankura Acquires Red Flag Global to Boost Strategic Communication

In a significant move to bolster its international consultancy services, Ankura Consulting Group, LLC has announced the acquisition of Red Flag Global, a prominent strategic communications and public affairs agency. This acquisition is designed to enhance Ankura's capabilities in navigating the increasingly complex business, political, regulatory, and reputational landscapes faced by its global clients.

Enhancing Client Solutions

Founded in 2013 and with offices in key global cities such as Washington, DC, Brussels, London, Dublin, and Cape Town, Red Flag Global has a reputation for transforming how organizations strategize, communicate, run campaigns, and exert influence. According to Ankura's CEO, Kevin Lavin, Red Flag's unparalleled expertise complements Ankura's multidisciplinary approach, emphasizing delivering transformational results where they are most impactful.

Lavin highlighted that the unique backgrounds of Red Flag's experts—who hail from various fields including business, politics, diplomacy, media, and digital communication—enable them to devise creative strategies that yield measurable results for clients.

Integrating Global Expertise

The acquisition positions Ankura as a leader in providing comprehensive solutions to its clients, which also includes renowned firms such as McLarty Associates and GreenPoint. By combining Red Flag's strengths in strategic communication and public affairs with Ankura’s expertise in geopolitical analysis and commercial diplomacy, the newly merged entity aims to offer clients an even more differentiated service. Fernando Batlle, head of Global Strategic Consulting at Ankura, remarked that the integration will facilitate the conversion of market intelligence into actionable decisions and influential relationships.

A Commitment to Transformative Strategies

Karl Brophy, the founder and CEO of Red Flag Global, expressed enthusiasm about the merger, stating that the agency excels at identifying critical moments that demand action to capture opportunities and mitigate challenges. Brophy is optimistic that this partnership will create unparalleled support for clients leveraging their combined strengths.

About Ankura Consulting Group

Ankura is an independent consulting firm providing expert services across various domains including conflict resolution, crisis management, performance improvement, and strategic transformation. With a workforce of over 2,000 professionals serving more than 3,000 clients in 55 countries, Ankura prides itself on its collaborative and multidisciplinary approach. The firm’s mission is to protect, create, and recover value for clients, adapting to the intricacies of modern business environments.

About Red Flag Global

Red Flag Global is recognized for its expertise in crafting successful strategies and campaigns for major corporations and industry associations worldwide. The agency’s operations span across multiple global offices, ensuring that they are well-equipped to tackle diverse challenges and seize opportunities critical to their clients' success.

For further information on Ankura and Red Flag Global, visit www.ankura.com and www.redflag.global respectively.