Ex-Conservative Party director joins Atticus Partners

Mace | 7th July 2026 | Moves

Political communications agency Atticus Partners hired a former Conservative Party political director Adam Wildman.

Adam Wildman has joined Atticus Partners as a senior director, reporting to founder Leon Cook. In the role, he will advise the agency’s corporate and international clients. Cook said: “I am delighted to welcome Adam to Atticus. As somebody with over a decade of experience working at the top of politics and on the frontline of complex communications challenges, I know he will add significant value to the industry-leading support we already offer to our clients.” Atticus Partners was established in 2022 after the merger of Atticus Communications and Atlas Partners. Its clients include Lenovo, Algeco, Zühlke Engineering and Gatsby Education. Before joining Atticus, Wildman worked as a freelance public affairs and strategic communications consultant. His previous agency experience includes serving as director of strategy at Red Flag Global, a director at New Burlington Partners, and a director at Teneo. Previous roles include serving as Political Director at the Conservative Party from late 2019 to mid-2021, as well as a period as Chief of Staff to the Conservatives in the London Assembly.

"The team has built an outstanding reputation for sharp strategic thinking and real influence"

Commenting on his new role, Wildman said: “I’m delighted to be joining Atticus Partners at what is a genuinely fascinating moment in British politics and public affairs. “The team has built an outstanding reputation for sharp strategic thinking and real influence, and I’m looking forward to working with colleagues and clients to navigate an increasingly complex policy landscape.” The agency has a headcount of 37 and generated almost £3.7m in revenue in 2025 – a 37 per cent rise on 2024. In April, the firm named former special adviser Oscar Harman as an associate director....

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