SI Global were lead sell-side advisor to award-winning strategic communications and public affairs agency, Red Flag Global on its sale to Ankura Consulting Group, the premier global expert services and advisory firm.
The acquisition further cements Ankura’s position as the global leader in driving comprehensive solutions for clients facing increasingly complex business, policy, regulatory, trade, and reputational landscapes.
Founded in 2013 and with offices in Washington, DC, Brussels, London, Dublin, and Cape Town, Red Flag will join Ankura’s Global Strategic Advisory business, which includes McLarty Associates, the leading global commercial diplomacy and geopolitical advisory firm, and GreenPoint, a respected U.S.–China strategic advisory firm, to offer holistic, client-focused solutions that address today’s most pressing challenges.
“Red Flag’s unparalleled expertise in strategic communications, public affairs, and campaign management perfectly complements Ankura’s multidisciplinary approach to delivering transformational results for clients where it counts most,” said Ankura Chief Executive Officer Kevin Lavin. “Their team of experts — drawn from the worlds of business, politics, diplomacy, media, and digital communications — is renowned for executing creative strategies that drive measurable results and significant value for clients.”
“Red Flag Global prides itself on transforming how our clients strategize, communicate, campaign, and influence. We excel in anticipating ‘Red Flag moments’ that demand action to seize opportunities and mitigate challenges, and we are hugely excited to join Ankura and leverage our mutual strengths to offer clients unmatched support,” said Red Flag Global founder and Chief Executive Officer Karl Brophy.
Read the full announcement here.