Politics International joins Europe’s leading Public Affairs Network
London, 12th February 2008 – Leading UK independent public affairs consultancy Politics International (PI) today announced that it is to join the Interel Group, following its acquisition by Hasgrove plc, Interel’s UK-based, marketing and communications focused, parent company.
PI has been achieving double digit growth over the last few years, servicing an impressive range of UK blue-chip and international clients. In keeping with Interel’s philosophy of devolved management, PI will continue to be run on a day to day basis by its existing management team.
The deal will enhance PI’s offering to its clients by giving them access to integrated services throughout Europe.
Politics International Managing Director Andrew Dunlop, said: “Interel is an excellent fit for our business. This partnership will enable us to enhance services for our clients. The cultures of the two businesses are very similar. We will provide Interel with a strong UK public affairs presence; Interel and the Hasgrove Group will provide us and our clients with a pan-European reach and access to a depth of resource in related disciplines, especially in the emerging digital sphere which is bringing a new dimension to public affairs. This deal provides a fantastic platform for the next stage of our growth and development”.
Commenting on the deal, Interel CEO, Fredrik Lofthagen said: “This is a significant milestone in our company’s history and we could not have hoped for a better match. Politics International ticks all the right boxes. It is a group of excellent professionals with a great leadership and culture, an impressive client list and outstanding quality in everything they do for their clients”.
Note to editors:
Established in 1983, Interel (www.interel.eu) is a leading European Corporate Affairs consultancy focusing on public affairs, reputation and issues management. Interel counts 120 professionals in its offices in Brussels, Berlin, Paris, Prague and Washington DC and has a well established network of partners in all other major cities in Europe. It is a fully owned subsidiary of UK based communications group, Hasgrove plc.
Established in 1991, Politics International, (www.politicsint.co.uk) is one of UK’s independent public affairs companies. Politics International has 16 staff based at its London office and specialises in providing high-level strategic advice to blue chip clients in the public, private and voluntary sectors.
Enquiries:
Andrew Dunlop – 0207 592 3803
Date:10 April 2008
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