James Ankner
I advise CEOs and leadership teams when the stakes are high and the path forward isn't obvious.
The moments that matter most rarely come with a playbook.
I work with CEOs and leadership teams facing consequential decisions, heightened scrutiny, organizational change, and communications challenges where the path forward isn't always obvious.
Over the course of my career, I've held leadership positions at Travelers, AIG, Citigroup, and Take-Two Interactive, advising executives through high-stakes situations involving reputation, regulation, governance, and stakeholder trust. My role is not simply to craft messages—it's to help leaders make sound decisions, align stakeholders, and navigate complex situations with confidence.
My consulting work with FGS Global, FleishmanHillard, and my own advisory practice has given me the opportunity to counsel hundreds of organizations across industries and business challenges, bringing both strategic perspective and practical judgment to every engagement.
Services
This is a focused conversation, not a sales call. We'll look at where your communications function is most exposed right now — whether that's a leadership gap, a narrative problem, or pressure from the board or investors — and whether there's a fit for working together. My work begins with communications and often extends into broader leadership and strategic advisory. Come prepared to be direct. I will be too. All conversations are treated with strict confidentiality. jamesankner.com
