From evolving cybersecurity threats to new regulatory changes, natural disasters and international sanctions, now more than ever business leaders need a partner they can trust in a crisis.
The Vested Crisis Communications team prioritizes readiness, response and reputation management.
Real time response with 24/7 availability
Existing relationships with the journalists, publishers and influencers you need to reach
Hands on experience managing complex issues for global companies and Fortune 500s
Scenario planning and crisis playbook development to ensure readiness before a crisis strikes
Industry Leading Crisis Communications Experts
Amber Roberts
CEO, US
Amber brings more than 20 years of experience leading corporate, crisis and financial communications programs for buy and sell side financial services institutions, fintechs and publicly traded companies. Amber has counseled companies of all sizes and structures, from Fortune 500’s to privately held fintechs, on crisis and corporate reputation initiatives spanning litigation, regulatory situations, shareholder activism and cybersecurity.
Eric Hazard
CEO, Vested Ventures
Eric brings more than 20 years of experience in advising executives and board members on special situations to the most systemically important financial service companies and financial market infrastructure providers in the world. Eric’s counsel is informed by a career which began at Morgan Stanley as a financial advisor and later included work in the corporate treasury department at Michaels Stores and at Asset International, publishers of Plan Sponsor, Plan Adviser and Global Custodian, as a journalist and publisher. He has worked for leading financial service public relations agencies for more than 15 years.
Jacqueline Gogel
Managing Director
Jac is a highly sought-after communications advisor with over 15 years of experience, specializing in crisis communications, issues management, and reputation recovery. She partners regularly with C-suite teams to shape corporate and executive positioning, develop compelling narratives, engage strategically with the media, and manage investor relations — both proactively and during critical crisis moments. Jac’s expertise spans a diverse range of clients, from newly launched fintech companies to some of the world’s largest financial institutions.
Ted Birkhahn
Managing Director
Ted Birkhahn is a seasoned communications executive specializing in crisis communications and issues management. With over 25 years of experience, he has successfully navigated numerous high-stakes crisis engagements, both domestically and internationally. His strategic counsel has guided clients through numerous corporate transactions, executive departures and succession plans, COVID-19 responses, regulatory and legal proceedings and corporate malfeasance.
Our Crisis Communications Services
Vested plans for crisis situations with your business in advance, allowing your company to orchestrate and manage its formal response to the media and other audiences if and when it happens.
CRISIS PLAYBOOK DEVELOPMENT
Our experts work with your team to develop a crisis playbook that will act as the guide to response and action during times of crisis.
CRISIS MANAGEMENT
When a disruptive or unexpected event crops up, we’re here to guide your organization through it. From executive fraud and bankruptcies to SEC violations, we’ve worked through it all.
EXECUTIVE GUIDANCE
During a crisis, the way business executives come across is key to controlling the narrative. Our experts share crucial guidance for ensuring a coordinated and effective response to the crisis.
SCENARIO PREPARATION
Every crisis is as unique as the organization it impacts. We develop and plan for scenarios that are specific to your business and industry to ensure there is a well-defined strategy specific to you.
CRISIS SIMULATIONS
We conduct exercises designed to simulate real-life crisis scenarios, allowing organizations to practice and refine their crisis management and communication strategies in a controlled environment.
RAPID RESPONSE
We have teams available across the globe and around the clock to help your organization quickly and effectively address a crisis as it unfolds.
MEDIA RELATIONS
With deep ties to top-tier media, we manage narratives in crises, ensuring accurate coverage that protects reputations and drives business impact.
The Crisis Newsroom
Unlocking C-Suite Communication: Building Business Acumen and Influence
The top learnings from Ragan’s Internal Communications Conference at Microsoft’s Headquarters in Redmond, WA.
Ted Birkhahn, Managing Director
Comms Lessons From the Paramount-Skydance Merger
A closer look at the impacts that the M&A process can have on employees and culture.
Sean Devlin, Editor
Thriving Through Crisis
In partnership with Financial Narrative and Clear Marque, Vested’s US CEO Amber Roberts leads a panel discussion on crisis communication and the importance of educating executives on crisis preparation and management.
Amber Roberts, US CEO