Robert Sholars is an expert in critical communications and stakeholder engagement. He provides senior counsel to organizations facing challenges that affect their reputation, valuation, or ability to achieve business objectives.
Robert has spent more than two decades managing complex financial, legal, political, and regulatory issues for clients in the private and public sectors. He works across a wide range of sectors, including energy, industrials, financial services, and digital assets.
Prior to joining Teneo, Robert held senior communications positions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Federal Reserve. He also held a variety of roles at other consultancies, including Brunswick Group, McKinsey & Company, and APCO Worldwide.
A graduate of Lewis & Clark College, Robert also has a master’s degree in international economic policy from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs.




