James Padgett

James Padgett is a Senior Director in the Strategic Communications segment at FTI Consulting. With more than a decade of experience in public affairs and communications, Mr. Padgett advises companies across the financial services industry, specialising in digital finance and insurance. He splits his time between FTI Consulting’s offices in Brussels and Paris.

Mr. Padgett works closely with public affairs leaders and C-suite executives, supporting their engagement on key policy and political topics. He draws on his experience working in-house, for an industry association, and in consulting roles to provide balanced and clear advice.

Mr. Padgett brings extensive expertise in strategic advocacy with policymakers and regulators at the national, European and international level. He also works with several associations, supporting day-to-day operations and offering strategic advice and guidance to stakeholders.

Prior to joining FTI Consulting, Mr. Padgett worked for Allianz, a German insurance company. In this role, he was responsible for the redevelopment of the company’s public affairs presence in Brussels, leading its engagement on digital topics. He also spent several years working at Insurance Europe, where he was responsible for international affairs.