Ben Rosner

Advising CEOs in navigating crises and restructurings – moments where perception puts enterprise value at risk.

Greater Chicago Area

About

When I was 8 years old, my family moved from Israel to Baltimore. I didn't speak English. My first day of school, I couldn't understand the teacher, couldn't ask for lunch, didn't know which bus was mine to take home. I sat on the floor and cried. It was the first of a couple difficult years. That day taught me something I've never forgotten: when you're in a moment that matters - and you can't control how you're understood - you're powerless. I built my career making sure leaders never feel that way. I've advised at the highest levels: -Crisis and financial communications at FGS Global (Volkswagen emissions scandal, Takeda's $63B acquisition of Shire, advising Fortune 500 C-suites) -Head of Strategy and Crisis Communications for the Israel Defense Forces-Speechwriter and Policy Adviser at Israel's Foreign Ministry -Political Adviser at the UN Security Council Today I advise CEOs in defining moments -- transitions, crises, and transactions -- where perception puts trust and enterprise value at risk. If you're stepping into a new role, navigating a crisis, or closing a deal where the narrative matters - that's when I help.

Experience

  • Co-Founder and Partner at Anabasis Partners
    Aug 2021 - Present · 5 yrs

    Advising CEOs in defining moments -- crises, transactions, restructuring -- where perception puts reputation and enterprise value at risk.

  • Senior Advisor, Crisis Communications and Special Situations at MACCO Group
    Apr 2026 - Present · 4 mos

    MACCO provides expert interim leadership and financial advisory across industries including energy, healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, retail, and hospitality. The firm steps in as interim CEO, CFO, Chief Restructuring Officer, Chief Liquidating Officer, Receiver, Assignee, Chapter 11 Plan Trustee, or independent director—bringing experience, transparency, and objectivity. Delivering practical solutions for lenders, private equity, financial sponsors, and family offices navigating underperforming investments or loans.

  • Strategic Communications Advisor at Revelesco
    Mar 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 5 mos

    Revelesco deliver mission critical advice to startups & scaleups between late stage seed & Series C.

  • Advisory Board Member at The Professional Fitness Athletes' Assocation
    May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Head of Strategy and Crisis Communications at Israel Defense Forces
    Jul 2019 - Sep 2021 · 2 yrs 3 mos