The Strategist: Dominic Raab, former deputy prime minister joins Kreab London as senior adviser

Mace | 22nd May 2026 | Lobbying, Political Consultants, Politics, Westminster Index
Former deputy prime minister Dominic Raab has joined geo-political advisory firm Kreab
Former deputy prime minister Dominic Raab has joined geo-political advisory firm Kreab

The former deputy prime minister and foreign secretary will be advising Kreab global clients on defence and intelligence-related issues, as well as international geopolitics and Westminster issues.

Former Deputy Prime Minister, the Rt Hon Dominic Raab has joined Kreab London as a senior adviser. He is the latest deputy PM to join a public affairs firm following Damian Green, Former Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, who joined Bridgehead Communications as a senior adviser; and Nick Clegg who  was vice-president for global affairs and communications at Meta (formerly Facebook) before joining the strategic advisory firm Hakluyt & Company. 

 In a statement, Kreab London said that Raab will be advising clients on defence and intelligence-related issues, including domestic politics, public policy and international geopolitics.

“This is a time of fast moving and complex change across domestic politics, public policy and international geopolitics. I greatly look forward to advising Kreab clients and helping them navigate through this evolving landscape”

Raab’s role at Kreab London will expand his current portfolio as Head of Global Affairs at Appian Capital Advisory, special envoy to the World Gold Council on artisanal and small scale mining, and as a Distinguished Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI).

His previous roles in the UK government, in addition to Deputy Prime Minister, include Foreign Secretary, Secretary of State for Justice and Lord Chancellor.

 Dominic Raab said: “This is a time of fast moving and complex change …

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