DGA Expands its Capabilities Across Latin America and the Caribbean
Political and Strategic Advisor Johanna Peters and
Former Colombian Diplomat Muni Jensen Join as Senior Leaders
October 6, 2022 – Dentons Global Advisors, an elite multidisciplinary advisory firm, today announced the appointments of Johanna Peters and Muni Jensen to help lead the firm’s expanded offering and on-the-ground presence in the Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) region. Ms. Peters will lead the firm’s new offering in Bogotá, Colombia and Ms. Jensen will be based in Washington, D.C.
Colombia will serve as the firm’s first LAC hub, building on the extensive work of Dentons Global Advisors-Albright Stonebridge Group’s (Dentons Global Advisors ASG) commercial diplomacy team, which has been advising clients across the region for decades as they navigate policy landscapes, address challenges and capitalize on opportunities.
“Today’s announcement reflects our commitment to expand globally,” said Edward Reilly, Chief Executive Officer of Dentons Global Advisors. “We have advised clients with interests in Latin America for decades, and our expansion in Colombia will further strengthen our ability to help them navigate the region’s complex, yet rewarding, business environment.”
Ms. Peters brings three decades of experience in government, management consulting and politics. Most recently, she was a campaign manager and senior political strategist for Colombian presidential candidate Sergio Fajardo during his 2018 and 2022 campaigns. Previously, she served as a public affairs and crisis management advisor for a number of Latin American and multinational corporations. She has also held roles in the office of Colombia’s vice president, the Ministry of Defense, and the Colombian Embassy in Washington, D.C.
“Latin America is going through a period of transformation, and Dentons Global Advisors is uniquely positioned to help companies, governments and organizations navigate it successfully,” said Ms. Peters. “Colombia is an ideal step for our expansion into the region due to its resilient economy, its diverse market, and its geographical location, which will allow us to leverage our regional expansion from its central location.”
Ms. Jensen will expand her responsibilities within the firm beyond her previous role as a Senior Advisor at Dentons Global Advisors ASG, continuing her work at the intersection of Latin American and United States affairs. She has an extensive track record of representing Latin American corporate and sovereign interests in the U.S., with particular expertise in trade, investment, and international arbitration. Before joining the firm, Ms. Jensen served as a diplomat at the Embassy of Colombia in Washington, D.C., where she held senior advisory roles to four ambassadors and managed Colombia’s trade, security and export promotion portfolios. She is a long-time journalist in print, TV and podcasting, and is a frequent political analyst in global media outlets.
“I am looking forward to working with this first-class team and building on my experience at the intersection of geopolitics, stakeholder engagement and dispute support,” said Ms. Jensen.
In addition to expanding the firm’s capabilities in the LAC region, Ms. Peters and Ms. Jensen will both be significant contributors to the firm’s global crisis, issue and dispute management and public affairs capabilities alongside Dentons Global Advisors ASG and the Dentons Global Advisors Government Relations team in Washington, D.C.
About Dentons Global Advisors
Dentons Global Advisors is an expert-led advisory firm that provides integrated solutions for clients in an increasingly complex, regulated and interconnected business environment. Comprising Albright Stonebridge Group and a deep bench of communications, public affairs, government relations and strategy consultants, we help clients engage with governments and regulatory bodies, navigate public disclosures and transactions within the private and capital markets, and manage their reputations through critical moments of change, challenge or opportunity. Our partnership with Dentons, the world’s largest law firm, means clients can draw upon integrated legal expertise and high-end advisory services when and where they need it. To learn more, visit dentonsglobaladvisors.com.