NEW YORK, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Veracity
Worldwide, a leading business intelligence and strategic advisory
firm, has appointed Daniel
Crocker as its new Chief Executive Officer. Daniel
brings over 20 years of experience in Washington, Europe, and Latin
America as a senior diplomat for the U.S. Department of
Commerce. His experience at formulating and delivering
client-focused solutions while leading a globally dispersed and
diverse team will both benefit Veracity clients and help to raise
the firm's profile as a global leader in the political
and other strategic risks advisory space.
Veracity's founder and current CEO, Steven Fox, assumes the role of Executive
Chairman and will continue to manage key client relationships,
provide strategic advice in complex disputes, and offer the full
benefit of his experience, leadership and guidance.
"Client needs have evolved significantly in recent years to
include supply chain resilience, geopolitical risks, and a host of
ESG concerns. Daniel's experience strengthens Veracity's capacity
to provide critical intelligence and advice on these and other
issues as we enter the post-Covid 19 world," said Fox.
While at Commerce, Daniel served as Deputy Assistant Secretary
for Europe and Eurasia and as
Executive Director for Western Hemisphere. In both capacities he
led teams in both regions to promote U.S. economic security by
increasing U.S. exports, removing market barriers for U.S.
companies, and expanding foreign direct investment in America. He
also served in diplomatic assignments in Spain, Panama, Brazil, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic.
Prior to his diplomatic career, Daniel worked in engineering
management positions in Accel, Sequoia, and Benchmark-funded tech
startups in Silicon Valley; tier one automotive manufacturing in
Virginia; and oil and gas
exploration in Africa. He received
a BSE from Princeton, an MA in
Foreign Affairs from the University of
Virginia, and an MS and MBA from MIT.
About Veracity Worldwide
Veracity is the premier
advisor on political, corruption, and reputation risks in
challenging markets. We have deep expertise on environmental,
social and corporate governance (ESG) issues in some of the world's
most difficult countries. Our approach relies on credible insight,
actionable analysis, and assured results. Our deep source networks
and on-the-ground experience since 2007 make Veracity a leading
business intelligence and strategic advisory firm. Veracity has
offices in New York, Washington, London, Melbourne, and Tokyo.
www.veracityworldwide.com
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