David Whitely
FTI Consulting
David Whitely brings more than 25 years of global experience in journalism, corporate communications and public relations across Europe, North America and Australia, specializing in crisis and issues management. In addition to advising clients at FTI Consulting on crisis preparedness and response, David has led crisis communications teams at the UK’s financial services regulator during the global financial crisis, served as Head of Communications at London Gatwick Airport and coordinated global advocacy and crisis response for Airports Council International during the COVID-19 pandemic, working closely with governments, regulators and multilateral institutions. He began his career as a journalist in Australia.