Matthew Harrison Joins August as Managing Director in New York
Harrison is August’s first senior hire following its October 2021 launch
NEW YORK, March 30, 2022 – August, a specialized strategic communications advisory firm based in New York and Los Angeles, announced today that Matthew Harrison has joined the firm as Managing Director based in New York. In this role, he will help lead client engagements with a focus on litigation support and crisis situations. Harrison brings more than a decade of experience consulting on litigation and strategic business situations and will enhance August’s team of specialized talent and subject matter experts.
“We are thrilled to welcome Matt to August and are excited to add his deep litigation and strategic communications consulting experience,” said Steven Goldberg, Chief Executive Officer. “He is an outstanding client-focused professional whose passion and expertise will greatly contribute to our culture and capabilities.”
Goldberg added, “Our first six months in business has confirmed our belief that there is a place in the market and need for a strategic communications firm that serves clients with a people-first approach and with a focus on our core areas of expertise. We’re fortunate to have the opportunity to grow our team, and it was critical for us to bring in the right person to augment our capabilities and who would support our commitment to lead with empathy and build our culture of empowerment.”
Harrison joins August from FTI Consulting, where he served as Senior Director in the strategic communications segment. Prior to that, he was Director of Consulting at Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors, a commercial litigation firm. He received an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business, with studies at London Business School, and a bachelor’s degree from Boston University.
“I’m honored to be joining the August team, which has quickly established a strong foothold in the strategic communications space and is being sought out by some of today’s most high-profile companies, organizations, and individuals facing critical communications challenges and opportunities,” said Harrison. “This is an exciting time for the firm, and I’m looking forward to helping lead August into its next phase of growth.”
About August
August is a specialized strategic communications advisory firm based in Los Angeles and New York that advises clients on matters in several specific areas based on the unique expertise of the professionals in the firm, including: crisis management; litigation and investigations; financial restructurings and Chapter 11 cases; diversity, bias, and discrimination; blockchain, digital assets, and fintech; healthcare; and corporate positioning and reputation management. For more information, please visit www.AugustCo.com.