Melanie Farrell

Melanie Farrell is a Managing Director in FTI Consulting’s Strategic Communications practice and is based in Dublin. Throughout her career, Melanie has developed a deep understanding of the critical role that strategic communications plays in shaping perceptions, managing reputational risks and driving organisational success. She has successfully collaborated with executive teams, boards of directors and stakeholders to deliver impactful communications strategies that align with business objectives.

In her role as an investor relations advisor, Melanie has guided companies through all aspects of investor communications, including crafting compelling messaging and putting in place best in class investor relations programmes. She has a proven track record of effectively communicating financial results, strategic initiatives and corporate milestones to enhance shareholder value. In her public affairs work, Melanie works closely with clients to understand the challenges they face and support them in engaging with relevant stakeholders to shape public opinion, influence public policy and drive positive change. She has led public affairs campaigns, successfully managing complex issues to achieve favourable outcomes for her clients.

Melanie has advised on a number of IPO’s in both the Irish and UK market and has significant experience on global M&A transactions. Her investor relations and corporate governance experience has involved supporting management teams and boards on shareholder engagement issues, proxy battles, activist situations, as well as advising on best practice engagement and reporting. She supports global multinational companies on their public affairs and government relations activities in Ireland. She has worked on numerous crises for clients across different sectors.

Melanie has honed her skills in crisis communications, having navigated through various high-stakes situations and mitigated reputational risks for organisations across different sectors during her career. She is experienced in developing crisis response plans, managing media relations and stakeholder communication during crises and providing strategic counsel to executives in times of uncertainty.

Melanie’s experience in working with publicly listed clients has allowed her to develop her knowledge and skillset in environmental, social and governance (“ESG”), with a particular focus on governance.