Industry Moves

No. 10 chief press officer leaves to join PR agency

Mace | July 22, 2026

Dan Mulloy, a government communications specialist, has moved into his first ever agency role.

Ex-L’Oréal and Heineken public affairs leader joins IPA

Mace | July 21, 2026

Richard Casofsky has experience at L’Oréal, Heineken, Sainsbury’s and McDonald’s now joins the Institute of Practitioners in Advertising.

Topham Guerin names Andrew Hirst as first CEO

Mace | July 16, 2026

Specialist digital agency hired a senior figure from political communications, campaigning and strategy in Australia as its first chief executive.

Havas Red chief Rachael Sansom departs

Mace | July 15, 2026

Rachael Sansom, CEO for Europe and the UK, has announced her departure after seven years at Havas Red.

FTI Consulting hires ex-Three UK communications chief

Mace | July 9, 2026

Former director of corporate communications at Three UK, Juliet Callaghan, has rejoined FTI Consulting’s UK Strategic Communications segment.

Ex-Cow Managing Director joins The Academy

Mace | July 9, 2026

Former Cow managing director Matt Wilcock has been brought in by Consumer PR agency, The Academy.

Ex-Downing Street comms chief joins agency

Mace | July 9, 2026

James Lyons, the former director of strategic communications at No. 10, has joined Penta Group.

Welsh Water appoints head of public affairs

Mace | July 7, 2026

Welsh Water said the creation of the head of public affairs role “signifies the importance of, and our commitment to, ensuring appropriate and timely engagement with elected representatives.”

Ex-Global Counsel director joins Apella Advisors

Mace | July 7, 2026

Strategic communications agency Apella Advisors has hired the former Global Counsel as a partner.

Portland names new public affairs Managing Partner

Mace | July 7, 2026

Portland has appointed Tom Rayner as the new Managing Partner of its public affairs and policy team.