Industry Moves

Public affairs head at FleishmanHillard UK steps down

Mace | October 27, 2026

Liam McCloy is leaving his role after more than 15 years at the agency.

Excellera buys Brussels public affairs firm

Mace | October 22, 2026

Excellera, the EMEA-focused corporate affairs consultancy, has made its latest acquisition, picking up Fourtold, the Brussels-based public affairs and policy comms firm.

The Fixer: Ex-Obama and Cameron superstar strategist rebrands comms and lobbying firm

Mace | October 21, 2026

The Messina Group, the strategic consulting firm founded by former Barack Obama campaign manager Jim Messina, has rebranded, restructured, and launched a new political campaigning company, as it prepares to open its first permanent London office.

Meta appoints lead for global comms and public affairs

Mace | October 21, 2026

Meta’s new global communications and public affairs lead will succeed David Ginsberg, who is becoming VP of products and insights innovation.

5654 hires ex-Labour spad to tackle Burnham government

Mace | October 21, 2026

Political communications consultancy 5654 & Company has hired a director who joins its pool of former Labour advisers.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales boosts public affairs function

Mace | October 20, 2026

Global professional body for chartered accountants brings in an experienced comms professional who has worked in public affairs for more than 25 years.

Ex-Finn Partners Ireland leaders join public affairs agency

Mace | October 8, 2026

Two senior partners who left communications agency Finn Partners’ Irish operation last month have revealed their next move.

W Communications hires lead for hospitality practice

Mace | October 7, 2026

W Communications has recruited a former director from luxury PR firm CuraConn

MHP reinforces insurance practice with brand new director hire

Mace | October 1, 2026

A former Lloyd’s of London and government communications specialist has joined MHP Group

MHP hires Hanbury and PHA Group directors

Mace | September 24, 2026

They have been hired to support the corporate and public affairs work of MHP Group