WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Jan. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN), through its strategic communications arm, FD, today announced the acquisition of The Element Agency, a leading 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. The Agency has won multiple awards for the pioneering use of online video in issue advocacy.
FD Element (as the company will be known) 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 leading 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,' said Jack Dunn, President and CEO of 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,' said Grant Draper, President of 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,' said FD Element CEO Don Millar. 'More corporations than ever understand the business case for sustainability and we look forward to expanding our offering around the world.'
About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations protect and enhance enterprise value in an increasingly complex legal, regulatory and economic environment.
