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SEC Newgate Global Team
Washington DC 19 February 2025: Dan Doherty will operate as Global Chair Corporate Affairs at SEC Newgate with the specific scope of leading a comprehensive global offering to U.S. clients and prospects in the areas of corporate communications, public affairs and advocacy.
Doherty, who will be based in Washington, DC, brings decades of experience working internationally as a global PR advisor across the U.S. market, the largest in our industry. He has been battle tested in advising U.S.-based corporations and institutions in navigating international context, handling critical and sensitive institutional topics, and is a widely respected and trusted advisor by c-suite leaders across varied sectors.
“We are thrilled to welcome Dan on board,” SEC Newgate CEO Fiorenzo Tagliabue said, “as we strengthen our capacity to meet U.S.-based demand for global support in corporate communications and public affairs and connect our U.S. stronghold of GSG with our European, Gulf and Asian footprint.”
“We have been making consistent investments over the last 18 months, including the creation of a global growth position held by Cara Rich,” added Tagliabue. “Taken together, our investment in global growth, a new regional business and sales organization launched at the end of 2023, and now the addition of Dan, exemplifies our commitment to meeting the evolving needs of our clients in an increasingly complex global landscape.”
Dan Doherty has a nearly 30-year track record making connections and solving complex problems including providing communications, crisis and institutional advice at some of the largest PR brands worldwide including Cohn & Wolfe, Axicom and Burson, where he served as EVP and North America Practice Leader in Global Corporate Affairs and previous to that was the North American Public Affairs and Crisis Practice Leader. He also has experience in the lobbying and advocacy sectors in Washington, DC as President of The Wade Group.
“I’m thrilled to join SEC Newgate at such a pivotal time for global business. In an era of rapid transformation—driven by geopolitics, technology, and societal shifts—strategic corporate affairs have never been more critical,” said Doherty. “SEC Newgate is uniquely positioned to help our clients succeed, combining deep subject matter expertise and local experience with a truly global perspective. I look forward to working with our exceptional team to guide clients through these challenges and unlock new opportunities.“
Dan will report to SEC Newgate CEO Tagliabue and work closely with the GSG team to support a full suite of global communications and public affairs services.