Karl Brophy
Karl Brophy is an Irish entrepreneur and the founder of Red Flag Global, a strategic communications firm he recently sold to Ankura Consulting Group for €45 million. Brophy's journey as an entrepreneur began somewhat unexpectedly after he was dismissed from his role at Independent News & Media in 2012, which led him to use a financial settlement to establish his own company. Under his leadership, Red Flag grew to have 65 consultants and offices across several global cities, achieving significant success with high-profile clients like Google. Brophy anticipates considerable growth for the company in collaboration with Ankura and plans to invest the proceeds from the sale while navigating ongoing legal disputes related to his previous employment.
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Recent news mentions
Karl Brophy is a PR executive who suggested amendments to a speech made by Colm Keaveney.
How life changed for former TD Colm Keaveney – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-27
Karl Brophy believes that the scheme adds car journeys back into shopping.
From ‘it adds car journeys’ to ‘an incentive for people to litter less’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-15
Karl Brophy has bought a multimillion euro stake in British broadcaster Piers Morgan’s media business.
Karl Brophy buys stake in Piers Morgan’s growing media group – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-06
Karl Brophy, the head of Irish public relations firm Red Flag, commented on Trump's transactional nature.
How will Ireland respond to Trump’s tariff threat? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-21
Karl Brophy is the founder of Red Flag Global and anticipates substantial growth for the company after its sale.
Red Flag Global founder Karl Brophy anticipates substantial growth – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-20