FGS Global appoints Singapore head as it builds out APAC advisory push

FGS Global is strengthening its Singapore business with a leadership shake-up and the expansion of its public affairs capabilities, as the strategic communications consultancy deepens its Asia push.

The firm has appointed Harry Florry (pictured) as head of Singapore, where he will oversee the local business and bolster its equity advisory and financial transactions practice across Singapore and Southeast Asia. Florry relocates from Hong Kong, where he spent the past five years with FGS Global, and brings more than 16 years of experience across capital markets in Asia, Europe and the Middle East. He has advised companies on IPOs, M&A and investor relations, and previously worked at Rothschild in Hong Kong, Dubai and London.

In his new role, Florry will focus on helping clients sharpen equity stories, deepen investor engagement and navigate valuation challenges, as demand for capital markets advisory grows in the region.

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FGS Global has also appointed Andrew Yeo as global policy partner, Asia, alongside four public affairs specialists, expanding its regulatory, political risk and stakeholder engagement capabilities in the region.

The new hires include managing director Raihan Zulimran, formerly of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), director Nicholas Lee, previously with Sea Limited and SGX Group, and associate directors Brendan Pinto, formerly of Singapore’s Ministry of Finance, and Dedi Dinarto, an Indonesia-based policy expert.

Yeo will focus on the intersection of business and policy across Asia, as companies increasingly navigate complex regulatory environments and stakeholder expectations.

“Singapore presents an exciting opportunity for us, as one of Asia’s most dynamic markets that is undergoing significant transformation,” said Florry.

“Our market-leading offering meets increasing demand from clients for integrated expertise in investor relations and capital markets transactions. Combined with our strong capabilities in public affairs and strategic communications, we offer a unique proposition to deliver significant value for our clients in Singapore and Southeast Asia," he added. 

In tandem, Yeo said that the intersection of business and policy has never been more consequential for companies in Asia. “FGS Global’s depth across practices and its global reach give us the ability to deliver advice that is genuinely integrated and can help our clients succeed in moments of real impact and importance," stated Yeo. 

Faeth Birch, chief executive officer of UKMEA at FGS Global, said Singapore remains central to the firm’s Asia strategy.

“Singapore is central to our Asia strategy and to our global ambitions. These appointments reflect our commitment to investing in exceptional leadership and deepening our strategic advisory capabilities for clients across the region,” she said.

The appointments follow the earlier naming of Susan Ho as Asia chair in January this year, as the firm continues to scale its regional leadership bench. 

In this newly created role, Ho will drive the firm’s multi-year growth strategy across Asia, provide strategic counsel to clients, and strengthen governance and collaboration across key markets.

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