Michael Abrahams
Partner
Michael is a global leader in high-stakes corporate, crisis, and change communications and transforming corporate affairs and internal communications for maximum bottom-line impact. He has served as an in-house executive and C-suite advisor for some of the world's most successful companies.
Michael’s work for clients combines his expertise in crisis response, media strategy, financial and litigation communications, workforce engagement, M&A, shareholder activism, public affairs, corporate and executive positioning, digital marketing, and GenAI communications. He also works on complex, high-profile labor and employment matters around the world.
Prior to joining Brunswick, Michael served as Chief Communications Officer for Fortune 500 freight transportation company XPO, leading internal, external, and executive communications, digital marketing, and creative and content services.
He previously was a Partner at FGS Global and its predecessor firms, leading comprehensive strategic communications for some of the largest global crises, announcements, and special situations. He also founded and co-headed that firm’s Employee & Transformation practice. Earlier, Michael managed communications, marketing, and government relations for NPR and began his career in political campaigns.
Michael’s experience spans multiple continents and industries, including: transportation, manufacturing, retail, financial services, healthcare, energy, media, professional services, supply chain and logistics, technology, higher education, food production, artificial Intelligence, and robotics.