FTI Consulting, Inc. through its strategic communications arm, FD, announces the acquisition of The Element Agency, a Canadian strategic communications consultancy specializing in sustainability, issue advocacy, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
Established in 2003, Element serves businesses, governments, universities, non-governmental organizations and political candidates across North America.
FD Element advises a diverse client base that includes global and Canadian brands such AIG, EPCOR, Labatt and MGM MIRAGE, as well as NGOs such as the Canadian Boreal Initiative, the League of Conservation Voters and the David Suzuki Foundation. The firm also provides counsel to political campaigns, including the Ontario Liberal Party, and public officials, including Vancouver’s newly-elected mayor, Gregor Robertson.
“This acquisition aligns with our dedication to helping our clients solve mission critical business challenges at a time when the game of business is constantly changing,” says Jack Dunn, president and CEO, FTI Consulting. “As our clients’ needs expand into all corners of the world, expanding our presence in the Americas to include Canada strengthens our ability to serve our clients wherever challenges arise.”
“We are honored to join one of the most admired communications consultancies in the world,” says Grant Draper, president, FD Element. “Our approach to corporate sustainability initiatives is consistent with the kind of forward-looking thought leadership FD and FTI offer their clients.”
“Joining the FTI international network will allow us to take our creative and strategic issue advocacy services to the next level,” says Don Millar, CEO, FD Element. “More corporations than ever understand the business case for sustainability and we look forward to expanding our offering around the world.”
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