by New York/London, December 7, 2016—Montieth & Company, a specialist communications consultancy, announced today the addition of Helio Fred Garcia, crisis management expert, as a Senior Advisor to the growing firm. With Montieth & Company’s European marketing expansion, including the opening of a new office in London, a corporate rebranding, and the launch of a new website, the firm continues to add to its specialist capabilities.
“Fred is by far one of the leading lights of crisis management strategy in the world,” said Montieth M. Illingworth, CEO and Global Managing Partner. “Having Fred available to the firm and our clients is an honor. His insights and guidance on a wide range of matters will be an invaluable addition to our capabilities.”
Helio Fred Garcia is President of the crisis management firm Logos Consulting Group and executive director of the Logos Institute for Crisis Management & Executive Leadership. Fred has 37 years of experience counseling global securities firms, banks, insurance companies, specialized financial and professional service firms, corporations, not-for-profits, and governments.
As an expert, Helio Fred Garcia has advised on crisis and risk management, international financial transactions, corporate governance, business ethics, and executive leadership. His previous roles include head of public relations for a global investment bank and for a large public accounting firm and head of a crisis practice of a leading strategic communications consulting firm. He is the author most recently of The Power of Communication: Skills to Build Trust, Inspire Loyalty, and Lead Effectively.
“I’m excited to be associated with Montieth & Company and to have this opportunity to contribute to the team and advise on issues and crisis management matters,” said Fred Garcia.
Montieth & Company’s Senior Advisors are distinguished executives, accomplished in their careers, and represent leaders from the financial services, legal, management consulting, and social media sectors. They assist on client matters, provide guidance on the strategic direction of the firm, and advise across all practice areas.
Montieth & Company specialist capabilities include one of the world’s leading issues and crisis management practices. The firm’s litigation communications work has included some of the most high-profile matters in the news headlines, from the Madoff Fraud, to the Department of Justice’s insider trading prosecutions, and numerous civil and criminal cases.