Managing Partner, New York

Marc Yaklofsky is the managing partner of Forward Global New York, specializing in strategic communications, reputation management, and geopolitical risk advisory for financial institutions, multinational corporations, and high-net-worth individuals.

A seasoned corporate affairs strategist, Marc brings over 20 years of experience leading and advising on communications, investor relations, and public affairs issues for top financial and fintech firms. Previously, he was a managing director at FTI Consulting in its strategic communications group, advising banking, asset management, digital asset, and fintech clients on brand strategy and reputational risk management. Prior to FTI, he served as global head of communications and public relations at Genesis Global Trading and co-founded Shorr Resources, a strategic communications and investor relations advisory firm.

Earlier in his career, Marc held senior communications and investor relations roles at BNY Mellon, FS Investments, Nomura, Merrill Lynch, and Bank of America. He began his career as a financial institutions analyst at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

Marc serves on the advisory boards of the PA Blockchain Coalition, CT Blockchain Association, and SHOT: We The People. He holds an MBA in Finance from Syracuse University and a BS in Business Administration from Bucknell University.