Forward Global, an international risk management firm, has announced the opening of its Miami office, led by consulting and business strategy veteran Jose Mallea.

According to the company, the Miami office is the firm’s second US outpost after opening in Washington, DC in 2019.

Expansion in the Americas

Miami has a unique role as a major international hub for business, innovation and geopolitics, the company says.

“I’m excited to join this incredible team of global professionals who provide the highest level of service in the reputation and risk management space,” said Mallea, Managing Director of the Forward Global Miami office.

“Forward Global is unique among its peers and now is the perfect time to broaden the firm’s reach and offerings with an office in Miami, perhaps the most dynamic global city today.”

Mallea comes to Forward Global with more than 25 years of experience in the political and business world.

He began his career in government, serving in the US Small Business Administration, the US Department of State and as Personal Aide to White House Chief of Staff Andy Card in the President George W. Bush administration.

“Jose Mallea is the perfect person to lead Forward Global’s expansion into Miami and beyond,” said Noe Garcia, Forward Global managing partner in Washington, DC. 

“His expertise and inside knowledge of the Miami market will be invaluable to both existing and future clients and he will be a key asset in expanding Forward Global’s client base in Latin America.”

Risk management growth

“We welcome Jose to the Forward Global team and are excited about our future prospects in the Americas,” said Matthieu Creux, Forward Global Co-Founder and Chairman.

“Bringing Forward Global‘s strategic communications, international public affairs, government relations and due diligence offerings to this new market will be essential for our future growth in new American markets as Forward continues to expand across the globe.”