Founded in 1987 by Sir Alan Parker,[1] as of 2024, Brunswick claimed as clients roughly one-third of the companies in the FTSE 100 and a stable of international corporate groups such as AT&T, BlackRock and LVMH.
[2][3] Brunswick Chairman Sir Alan Parker's leadership of Save the Children faced controversy over allegations of mishandling complaints against former chief executive Justin Forsyth.
In 2015, a report suggested that Parker's close relationship with Forsyth may have influenced his response to accusations of inappropriate behavior made by three female employees.
[3] In 2021, Brunswick Group agreed to sell a 10.7% stake to BDT Capital Partners, a U.S. investment fund led by Warren Buffett's banker Byron Trott.
[2] In June 2024, Stanford University's School of Sustainability enlisted Brunswick Group to address potential reputational challenges linked to its ties with fossil fuel companies.