ICR

About ICR

ICR is a strategic communications and advisory firm that helps management teams align how they communicate with how markets think. With deep capital markets expertise, ICR helps leadership teams navigate risk, shape perception, and steer material outcomes at every stage of the business lifecycle. Founded in 1998 by Tom Ryan, Chad Jacobs, and John Flanagan, ICR was built on the belief that communications strategy is most effective when paired with deep market intelligence. Today, we bring senior communications strategists and capital markets professionals together in a single, integrated model that helps leaders anticipate business and reputation challenge, strengthen credibility, and make informed decisions when it matters most. With more than 400 industry-focused professionals across North America, Europe, and Asia supporting over 1,000 private and public companies, ICR is one of the largest independent advisory firms in the industry. Our teams partner directly with CEOs, CFOs, CCOs and Boards across more than 20 sectors and have advised on transactions totaling more than $60 billion since 2020. ICR is consistently recognized by Bloomberg, PRWeek, and Chambers, among others, as a leading firm and top advisor to C-suites and Boards. From early-stage positioning through IPOs, transactions, transformations and public company stewardship, ICR helps clients communicate with clarity and confidence at every inflection point.