Washington D.C. — Avoq is pleased to announce the appointment of Chip Smith to its Board of Directors. Smith brings decades of industry experience to the company and will play a crucial role in guiding the strategic direction of Avoq as it continues to grow.
“We are excited to welcome Chip to the Avoq Board,” said Will Wynperle, member of the Board and Partner at Coral Tree Partners, an investor in Avoq. “With Chip’s extensive experience in the industry, he will provide valuable insight as we work toward achieving our long-term goals. We look forward to his leadership and contributions to our Board.”
“Chip has a proven track record of building and leading successful consulting businesses across politics, communications, and advertising. His deep understanding of both our industry and our vision for Avoq’s growth journey makes him a great addition to our Board.” said Avoq CEO Nicole Cornish.
Smith joins Avoq’s Board with over 25 years of experience in corporate affairs, strategic communications, government relations, and complex corporate transitions. He was previously a founder and served as CEO of The Glover Park Group, which later became FGS Global. Smith helped to shape the organization from start-up into a leading strategic advisory firm. Subsequently, Smith served as EVP Global Public Affairs and Policy at 21st Century Fox Group.
“I am honored to join the Board of Directors at Avoq,” said Smith. “I have long admired the company’s track record of successfully advising clients via a unique full-service capabilities suite, which combines strategic communications and government relations expertise under one roof. I look forward to working alongside the talented team at Avoq to contribute to its continued success.”
About Avoq
Avoq is an integrated firm that combines communications and advocacy to creatively shape narratives, manage brand reputation, influence national debates, and engage the audiences you need to reach. Avoq’s 200+ employees work from offices in Washington D.C., Chicago, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Miami. Avoq is a portfolio company of Coral Tree Partners, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm focused on investments in the media, entertainment and communications sectors. Visit teamavoq.com to learn more.
