Ashley Hansen, a film studio communications vet and former global secretary to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, has been named managing partner at reputation and risk management firm Forward Global.
Hansen will lead the West Coast expansion of the company, building on offices in D.C., Miami and New York. Forward Global offers strategic communications, risk management, due diligence, investigation and cybersecurity services to a range of corporate and private clients – including the MPA, LVMH, the National Basketball Association and 3M.
“It’s critical that Forward Global be physically present in the markets where our clients need us most,” said John Procter, managing partner of Forward Global U.S. “Ashley’s exceptional background working with global brands and high-profile individuals, combined with her deep understanding of the Los Angeles market, positions us perfectly to serve clients who require the highest level of strategic counsel and risk-management expertise.”
Hansen added that Los Angeles “represents one of the world’s most dynamic and influential markets, where entertainment, technology, and global commerce intersect in unprecedented ways. I’m excited to bring Forward Global’s world-class capabilities to this market and work with clients who are shaping culture and driving innovation on a global scale.”