Tim Ragones is a seasoned communications strategist with over 20 years of experience, including nearly a decade as a broadcast journalist. He specializes in advising corporate management teams and boards on high-stakes communications, from complex mergers and acquisitions to crisis management. Tim has extensive expertise in transaction communications, guiding clients through M&A, IPOs, and SPACs, with a track record of supporting major deals such as Syneos Health’s sale to Elliott, Broadcom’s acquisitions, and Neiman Marcus Group’s partnership with FARFETCH.

In addition to his transactional work, Tim provides ongoing counsel to private equity firms like Apollo, Arcline, and Roark Capital, helping them manage crises, enhance their profiles, and navigate critical business challenges. His crisis communications expertise spans shareholder activism, cybersecurity incidents, and restructuring.

Before joining Joele Frank in 2016, Tim held roles at Prosek Partners and Kirkland & Ellis LLP. He holds an MS in Finance from the University of Rochester and an MA in Journalism from the University of Missouri.