Consultant Role held by Heusgen at FGS Global
Prominent Diplomat Christoph Heusgen Joins FGS Global in Berlin
Christoph Heusgen, a renowned former German diplomat and expert in foreign policy, has joined FGS Global in Berlin as a Senior Advisor. He is known for his extensive career in international relations and security, having served as the Foreign Policy and Security Advisor to the German Chancellor and holding key ambassadorial roles, including representing Germany at the United Nations.
During his diplomatic career, Heusgen was actively involved in major international issues such as China's national security law in Hong Kong, where he led a joint statement by multiple countries at the UN General Assembly expressing concern over violations of international law. He also advocated for diplomatic engagement among key leaders to resolve the Russia-Ukraine war.
Heusgen is recognized for his strategic insights on global conflicts and is regarded as a well-informed commentator on geopolitical matters. His participation in high-level international discussions has made him a respected voice in the world of diplomacy.
After concluding his diplomatic career, Heusgen will bring his deep expertise in foreign policy and international affairs to the global communications sector at FGS Global. The consultancy, ranked #1 globally in M&A communications by deal value and count in the first half of 2025, will benefit from Heusgen's experience in navigating political uncertainties related to international security policy.
In addition to his role at FGS Global, Heusgen will contribute to European foreign policy discourse as part of the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) Council, a strategic community of decision-makers and experts shaping EU foreign policy.
Heusgen's key achievements include serving as Germany’s top foreign policy and security advisor and ambassador, leading international diplomatic initiatives on human rights and security issues, providing expert analysis and advocacy on conflict resolution, and presiding over the UN Security Council as a non-permanent member twice during Germany's tenure.
Prior to his role at the UN, Heusgen was Angela Merkel's foreign and security policy advisor from 2005 to 2017. He also served as Chair of the Munich Security Conference from 2022 to 2025.
With his new role at FGS Global, Heusgen will bolster the company's geopolitical advisory services and assist clients in navigating economic and political uncertainties that impact their strategic environment. His extensive background in international security policy debate and diplomacy will likely contribute significantly to FGS Global's geopolitical advisory services.
Heusgen's location in Berlin will allow him to continue his work in shaping European foreign policy strategy through the ECFR Council, while also providing strategic advice to clients on a global scale. His expertise in foreign policy and international affairs, combined with FGS Global's communications and public affairs capabilities, make for a powerful combination in the ever-changing world of geopolitics.
- Christoph Heusgen's extensive experience in international relations and security, including his role as a Foreign Policy and Security Advisor to the German Chancellor and key ambassadorial roles, will bring deep expertise in foreign policy and international affairs to the global communications sector at FGS Global, particularly in navigating political uncertainties related to international security policy and business.
- In addition to his new role at FGS Global, Heusgen will continue to contribute to European foreign policy discourse as part of the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) Council, providing strategic insights on general-news issues such as politics and business.
