APCO Worldwide is an award-winning, independently owned global communication, public affairs and stakeholder engagement consultancy with more than 30 offices in major business, political and media capitals throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Headquartered in Washington DC, it offers services related to business, industry and finance; traditional and social media, public opinion and society; and government and public policy. The firm was founded in 1984 and is a majority women-owned business.