Andrés Gómez

Andrés Gómez is a Senior Managing Director in the Strategic Communications segment at FTI Consulting and is based in Bogotá, where he leads the Public Affairs, Corporate Communications and Crisis Management practices for Latin America.

Mr. Gómez has more than 20 years of business consulting experience and has served in many roles requiring the planning, development and execution of communications and public affairs strategies. His expertise has been instrumental in a number of issues, such as crisis management, mergers and acquisitions, public affairs and corporate matters for companies spanning a wide variety of industries, including technology, health, finance, education and mass consumption, among others. Mr. Gómez has worked with clients throughout Latin America, particularly in Colombia, Panamá, Venezuela, Ecuador and Honduras.

Prior to joining FTI Consulting, Mr. Gómez worked for Gravitas, a strategic business firm based in Bogotá. He also worked at several newspapers and magazines and served as a communications adviser for local government. He is an active university professor and lecturer, a board member of several organizations and a mentor for entrepreneurs.

Mr. Gómez holds a degree in journalism and mass media communication, as well as a master’s degree in media management, information and audiovisuals. Additionally, he has two academic specializations: one in European culture studies focused on political, social and economic matters from the University of Notre Dame, and another in political marketing and public opinion from Javeriana University. He also studied general management at INALDE Business School and attended courses at Harvard Business School.