Christopher Harvin

Overview

Christopher Harvin is a seasoned international strategist with more than 30 years of experience in government affairs, strategic and crisis communications, and international business operations across over 100 countries.

At Becker, Mr. Harvin provides high-level strategic counsel, government relations, and lobbying support to a diverse portfolio of corporate and international clients.

He also serves as Managing Director and Co-Founder of a boutique global consultancy specializing in reputation management, PR litigation, crisis communications, and political strategy. The firm advises heads of state, senior political leaders, high-net-worth individuals, and multinational corporations worldwide.

Mr. Harvin is a Co-Founder and Board Member of Vanguard Africa, a nonprofit organization committed to promoting democracy, good governance, and rule of law across the African continent.

Previously, Mr. Harvin was a partner at Barbaricum, where he was instrumental in transforming the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) from a startup into a nationally recognized federal contractor. The firm provided advanced solutions in strategic communications, cybersecurity, intelligence, and data analytics to the U.S. government. During his tenure, Barbaricum earned numerous accolades, including three consecutive placements on Inc. Magazine’s list of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States, recognition as a top workplace by The Washington Post, and honors from Ernst & Young, GovStar, and SmartCEO.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Harvin held senior roles at several prominent strategic communications firms. As Managing Partner of Sanitas International, he led efforts in crisis communications, government affairs, and political advisory services for foreign governments and clients in emerging markets. Prior to that, he served as Vice President of the International Practice Group at Levick Strategic Communications, advising sovereign clients, law firms, and high-profile individuals on global media strategy, reputation management, and crisis response. During his tenure, Levick was consistently ranked as the top crisis communications agency in the industry. He also served as a Strategic Communications Consultant to Porter Novelli in Washington, D.C., where he counseled clients in the defense, technology, and international sectors.

Mr. Harvin’s public service spans multiple U.S. presidential administrations. His government roles have included senior advisory positions at the White House, the Department of Defense under Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, the Department of Veterans Affairs under Secretary Jim Peake, Capitol Hill with Congressman Doug Lamborn, and the Coalition Provisional Authority in Iraq. He has advised six U.S. presidential campaigns and led official advance delegations for multiple Presidents and Vice Presidents across more than three dozen countries. He has also served in key roles during six national party conventions, two Presidential Transition Teams, and three Presidential Inaugural Committees.

Currently, Mr. Harvin serves on the Communication Arts Alumni Advisory Board at Georgia Southern University and is a member of the American Enterprise Institute’s (AEI) Leadership Network. He also serves as Chief International Advisor and Advisory Board Member for BioDrook (formerly A.D.A.M.), a U.S.-Ukrainian biotech firm pioneering 3D-printed, bioresorbable bone implants. He previously served on the Advisory Board of the Center for Security Policy, a Washington-based think tank focused on national security and defense issues.

Mr. Harvin is frequently sought after for his insights on foreign affairs, domestic politics, national security, defense, and international strategic communications. He has been featured in leading outlets including the Financial Times, New York Times, Economist, Wall Street Journal, The New Yorker, Washington Post, PRWeek, LA Times, National Defense, NPR, and BBC.

In 2013, PRWeek named Mr. Harvin one of the nation’s “Top 40 PR Professionals Under 40.” A native of South Carolina, he resides in Washington, D.C., with his family.