Brad Staples is CEO of APCO Worldwide. He leads the firm’s business and more than 800 employees who are based in more than 30 markets around the world. Mr. Staples has spent decades building APCO’s business and developing client service teams around the world, having previously served as president international and chair of global development. Throughout his career at APCO, Mr. Staples has devised and conducted reputation and communication programs for multinational companies and interest groups across a broad range of industries and policy areas. He has developed public affairs campaigns and led investment promotion, information and reputation assignments for numerous corporations, governments, and political leaders. Prior to joining APCO, Mr. Staples worked in a consultancy in London and was managing director of an EU affairs consultancy in Brussels. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in politics and government. A British-Italian national, he speaks Italian and French.