Former Minister Denis Naughten joins Red Flag Global as senior advisor

Friday, 5 December 2025.

Denis Naughten will advise Red Flag’s clients across a range of industries, including tech, energy and health.

Red Flag Global, an Ankura Company, has announced the appointment of Denis Naughten as a senior advisor to the company and its clients.

Mr Naughten joins Red Flag after more than 25 years in national and international politics, having first been elected as a TD for Roscommon in 1997. During his career, he held positions including Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, chair of the global Inter-Parliamentary Union Working Group on Science & Technology, and chair of Oireachtas Committees, including Health. He announced his decision to leave frontline politics before the general election last year.

Denis Naughten will advise Red Flag’s clients across a range of industries, including tech, energy, health and others. He will be focused on clients with a footprint in Ireland and the EU bringing his extensive experience in public affairs to assist them as they navigate complex regulatory and policy environments.

Managing Director of Red Flag in Ireland, Deirdre Grant said: “We are delighted to add Denis Naughten to our team of expert consultants. He brings a depth of knowledge and experience from his time in Leinster House, in Brussels and on the global stage which will be of huge value to our clients. The political and regulatory environment is ever changing and we are looking forward to having Denis on board to assist our clients navigate an increasingly volatile world.”

Founded in 2013 in Dublin, Red Flag Global has developed a world-leading reputation for helping some of the world’s largest companies solve their most complex problems. Earlier this year, the company was acquired by global expert services and advisory firm Ankura Consulting Group and now services clients from dozens of offices across the globe.

Mr Naughten said: “I am delighted to be joining the Red Flag team at a time when the links between politics, regulation and technology are becoming more complex by the day. Throughout my career I’ve seen how good evidence, clear communication and a practical understanding of how decisions are really made can unlock progress for citizens, businesses and governments alike. I look forward to working with Red Flag’s clients in Ireland and across the EU to help them navigate this rapidly changing landscape and to turn innovative solutions into real-world impact.”

CEO of Red Flag, Karl Brophy said: “I’ve known Denis Naughten personally for many years, since before he first entered politics in the 1990s. He brings with him a wealth of experience and political savvy that will not only benefit our clients but the wider Ankura offering, which has more than 2,000 consultants working for 3,000 clients across 55 countries. In 2026, Ireland will take over the Presidency of the European Union. It will be a pivotal year for politics, business and citizens and clients will greatly benefit from access to Denis’ counsel and advice.”