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Oct. 15, 2026 Source: The Russell Group news release New York, NY - FGS Global ("FGS"), the strategic leadership advisory firm, today announced the acquisition of The Russell Group, a respected Washington, D.C. lobbying firm with strong, decades-deep relationships across the food and agriculture sector. This acquisition aligns with FGS Global's deliberate strategy of expanding its position as a definitive, end-to-end advisory partner across critical sectors, including in health care, financial services, and energy through the recent acquisitions of Tarplin, Downs & Young and Rich Feuer Anderson. "Food and agriculture leaders are navigating a world where policy and reputation go hand in hand," said Joel Johnson, Partner and Head of Washington, D.C. "They need advisors who understand the forces that shape these conversations and know which levers to pull, and when, to influence outcomes. "FGS already has an exceptional Food and Agriculture capability stretching across government relations, communications and campaigns, and we are thrilled to further strengthen our offering with The Russell Group's relationships and bipartisan policy expertise, giving more clients the integrated Washington depth and world-class communications this moment demands." Founded in 1985, The Russell Group brings more than four decades of advocacy, policy development, and coalition management experience across the agricultural supply chain and energy policy space. Today, the bipartisan team provides strategic advocacy and issue analysis across critical areas including trade, appropriations, climate and sustainability, food safety, biotechnology, and biofuels. "Food and agriculture clients face regulatory, reputational and business pressure that moves together. Our team was built to advise on all of it, and this acquisition adds The Russell Group's decades of Washington relationships to a team that already includes experienced government relations and communications specialists," said Alyn Kiel and Jacqlyn Schneider, co-leaders of FGS Global's Food and Agriculture team. "We've long respected The Russell Group's work in this sector, and we're excited by this powerful joining of forces. Together, we're offering clients a single team to manage the full range of challenges they face, from Washington to the boardroom, and in markets around the world." This acquisition also connects The Russell Group's relationships to FGS Global's platform across 31 markets and its full bench of issue area experts, offering clients one senior team to manage global challenges together. Randy Russell, President and CEO of The Russell Group, said: "This firm was built on trust, bipartisan credibility, and decades of relationships across food and agriculture policy in Washington. Joining FGS carries that legacy forward and gives our clients what the moment demands: a modern, global platform with the reach and capabilities to manage every facet of the challenges facing this sector today." The Russell Group team and its leadership remain intact and will continue to provide the premier level of service and credibility that has defined the firm's reputation. About The Russell Group Founded in 1985 by Dick Lyng and Bill Lesher, The Russell Group is Washington's leading bipartisan government relations firm focused exclusively on food, agriculture, and energy public policy. The firm provides premier strategic relationship building, policy development, coalition management, and issue analysis for a diverse client base across the food and agricultural supply chain. With experience addressing concerns in trade, appropriations, climate, food safety, and animal health, The Russell Group sets the standard for substantive policy expertise and uncompromised integrity in Washington, D.C. For more information, visit russellgroupdc.com. About FGS Global FGS Global partners with the world's most influential leaders to move minds and markets. Working where business, government, and public opinion intersect, we advise CEOs, boards, and leadership teams at the most consequential moments. Our expertise spans strategic and financial communications, policy and public affairs, corporate reputation, crisis management, and data-driven digital engagement. Across 31 global offices, our partners draw on the full depth of the firm so clients can operate with clarity, act with confidence, and lead with trust. Tweet |
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