Guidepost Solutions Acquires Pallas Global and Welcomes its Co-Founder and Former AUSA Bonnie Jonas as President, Complex Matters

Acquisition Enhances Guidepost’s Capabilities Spanning Investigations, Compliance, Monitoring and Security Consulting

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Guidepost Solutions, a global leader in domestic and international investigations, compliance, monitoring, and security and technology consulting, announced the acquisition of Pallas Global, a monitorship and consulting firm and the appointment of its co-founder, Bonnie Jonas, as President, Complex Matters. This combination continues to build and enhance Guidepost’s industry-leading suite of capabilities that assist companies in mitigating risks and managing crises.

Founded in 2016 Pallas Global has been assisting corporations and individuals in high stakes matters and crises by tackling problems, mitigating risks, preventing misconduct, and strengthening overall corporate governance and integrity.

“The acquisition of Pallas Global strengthens Guidepost’s expertise to provide industry-leading solutions for our clients across the corporate and non-profit sectors,” said Julie Myers Wood, CEO, Guidepost Solutions. “Over the years, Bonnie and our team have worked closely together on a variety of complex matters, and her expertise in regulatory oversight and governance elevates our ability to help more organizations and individuals around the world navigate their intricate challenges.”

As part of the transition, Jonas will be joining Guidepost as President, Complex Matters, bringing her deep experience as a prosecutor, private practice attorney, and compliance consultant. As a former assistant U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, she spent 18 years handling high-profile corporate investigations, including cases involving WorldCom, Royal Ahold, Aurora Foods, and Commerzbank. Jonas also oversaw corporate monitorships for Deutsche Bank, Toyota, and General Motors and held key leadership roles, including deputy chief of the criminal division and financial fraud coordinator for President Obama’s Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force. Prior to her tenure at the SDNY, Jonas was an attorney at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison and served as a law clerk for the Honorable Reena Raggi on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York.

“I’m excited to join Guidepost Solutions, a true leader in investigations, compliance, and physical security consulting,” said Jonas. “We share a commitment to delivering strategic solutions that are not only effective but also bring tremendous value to clients facing complex challenges. By combining forces, we will have the ability to offer our clients enhanced capabilities and services.”

As a recognized industry thought leader, Jonas frequently presents on topics related to corporate governance, culture, and enforcement trends. She holds a Juris Doctor from Columbia University School of Law and is the recipient of numerous national awards, including the Director’s Award for Superior Performance, the National Association of Former U.S. Attorneys’ Exceptional Service Award (2014), and the New York County Lawyers’ Association Award for Outstanding Public Service (2015).

About Guidepost Solutions LLC

Guidepost Solutions is a leader in domestic and international investigations, compliance solutions, monitoring, and security and technology consulting. We work wherever your needs take us – whether on the ground around the globe – or from one of our offices located in Bogotá, Chicago, Dallas, Honolulu, London, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Miami, New York, Palm Beach, Phoenix, San Francisco, Seattle, Singapore, Walnut Creek, and Washington, DC. For more information, visit www.guidepostsolutions.com.