Announcements

  • February 5, 2026

    Ambassador Troy Fitrell joins as senior advisor

    Veracity Worldwide is pleased to announce that Ambassador Troy Fitrell has joined the firm as a senior advisor. Troy comes to Veracity following a distinguished 30-year career...

  • February 5, 2026

    CEO Benjamin Weiss speaks at Investment Magazine’s Chair Forum 2026

    Veracity CEO Benjamin Weiss delivered a keynote address to the leaders of Australia’s largest superannuation funds at Investment Magazine’s Chair Forum 2026. Ben discussed key...

  • November 7, 2025

    Veracity Senior Advisor Appears on Panel with Industry Leaders to Discuss Economic Power and Critical Minerals

    Veracity Senior Advisor Ellen-Lenny Pessagno appeared on a virtual panel hosted by the College of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office to speak about economic...

  • July 7, 2025

    Ellen Lenny-Pessagno joins as senior advisor

    Veracity Worldwide is pleased to announce that Ellen Lenny-Pessagno has joined the firm as a senior advisor. A former US diplomat and Albemarle executive who lived and worked for over 20 years in Latin America and Europe, Ellen brings a wealth of global experience in critical minerals, energy, sustainability, and strategic government engagement. In her new role, Ellen will focus on developing Veracity’s strategic partnerships and initiatives while advising clients on critical minerals and energy.

  • December 2, 2024

    Michael Shearer OBE, GAICD joins Veracity Worldwide

    We are delighted to announce the appointment of Michael Shearer OBE, GAICD as Veracity Senior Counselor, Asia-Pacific. Michael will play an instrumental role in supporting Veracity’s clients and growing Veracity’s business in Japan, where he has lived and worked on and off for nearly three decades, most notably as British Consul-General for Western Japan. Michael will split his time between Japan and Australia, working closely with Veracity's Tokyo-based Senior Counselor, Dr. Noriko Endo, to support the growth of Veracity’s Japan business.

  • Veracity Worldwide May 8, 2024

    Veracity Worldwide Promotes Benjamin Weiss to Chief Executive Officer

    Veracity Worldwide has appointed Benjamin Weiss as chief executive officer. After joining Veracity in 2015, Ben held a succession of research, client management, and global executive positions, and has led the firm’s Asia-Pacific business for the last five years. Prior to joining Veracity, Ben held research roles at prominent think tanks in New Delhi and New York, advised Fortune 500 executives on strategic communications, and worked on Middle East affairs in Washington, DC. He takes over from Jay Truesdale, who will serve as a Veracity senior advisor during the transition.