PPHC ACQUIRES WPI STRATEGY - D5 CAPITAL ADVISES SHAREHOLDERS OF WPI STRATEGY
(Monday 23rd March 2026: London, UK) – Public Policy Holding Company Inc. (Nasdaq: PPHC; AIM: PPHC), a leading global strategic communications provider, has announced that it has acquired Westminster Policy Partners Limited (“WPI Strategy” or “WPI”), the specialist economics and policy consultancy. WPI will be fully integrated into Pagefield Group, the London based strategic communications and cross‑party public affairs consultancy, that was acquired by PPHC in 2024. The deal is expected to close on or around 1 April 2026.
D5 Capital sourced the transaction and advised the shareholders of WPI Strategy throughout the disposal process.
The combination brings together Pagefield’s integrated communications, public affairs and digital offer with WPI’s market‑leading economics and policy advisory capability, significantly expanding Pagefield’s depth in research‑driven advocacy. Together, Pagefield and WPI will comprise a client‑facing team of more than 60 people. WPI intends to trade under its existing brand, operating as Pagefield’s specialist economics and policy consulting unit.
WPI Strategy was founded in 2014 by Nick Faith and Sean Worth and is recognised for its rigorous, research‑led approach to policy advocacy. Its offer combines communications and policy advice with an industry‑leading in‑house economics capability, led by Martin Beck, former Chief Economic Adviser to the EY ITEM Club. The firm produces high‑quality research and due diligence to support clients’ commercial and reputational objectives, with a client roster that includes AbbVie, Bupa, Cisco, London City Airport, Microsoft, Pension Insurance Corporation and VodafoneThree.
In 2025, WPI was named “Consultancy of the Year” by City AM, and the team was also recognised by PR Week for its role advising on the merger of Vodafone and Three. WPI has also added new talent to their team already in 2026.
As part of the combination, Nick Faith and Sean Worth will join Pagefield’s Senior Leadership Team, and all WPI staff and advisers will transition to become employees of Pagefield Group.
The transaction follows Pagefield’s own acquisition by PPHC in mid‑2024 and reflects continued investment by the global strategic communications group in specialist firms across major political and policy centres. The acquisition of WPI by PPHC is the group’s first since its public listing on Nasdaq in January 2026.
Oliver Foster, CEO of Pagefield Group, said:
“WPI has for many years delivered some of the best economic and policy analysis in the London market, with a particularly strong track record supporting some of the world’s most interesting organisations on some of the most important policy challenges of our time. It’s remarkable that we haven’t found a way of working together sooner, because the synergies—for our clients and our teams alike—were clear from the outset. I’m thrilled that WPI is now a core part of Pagefield.”
Nick Faith, Co‑founder of WPI Strategy, said:
“Joining Pagefield marks an exciting next chapter for WPI. The combination of our economic and political consulting expertise with Pagefield’s fully integrated public affairs, digital and corporate communications capabilities creates the most comprehensive and joined‑up offer in the UK market.
“We’ve also been building international momentum through marquee global accounts, and being part of Pagefield and the wider PPHC group gives us the platform to take that offer into the United States and other growth markets.”
Stewart Hall, CEO of Public Policy Holding Company, said:
“Pagefield has built a strong, distinctive position in the UK market, and WPI is a natural and highly complementary addition. WPI’s depth in economics and policy advocacy strengthens Pagefield’s integrated offer at a time of growing demand from clients for rigorous, insight‑led counsel. We’re delighted to support the next phase of growth for both teams.”
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About Pagefield Group
Pagefield is a fully integrated, cross‑party strategic communications consultancy, offering specialist expertise in corporate and digital communications, public affairs and campaigning. Founded in 2010, Pagefield delivers creative, insight‑driven strategies designed for impact.
Now a subsidiary of Public Policy Holding Company (PPHC), Pagefield has worked with hundreds of leading brands, listed companies, fast‑growing challengers, charities and individuals. The firm provides best‑in‑class insight, creative thinking, and deep connections to the media and political stakeholders its clients need to navigate an increasingly complex environment.
Pagefield works across all sectors of the economy, with clients including Abound, Hitachi Rail, Pennon Group, Pure Data Centres Group and Warner Bros Discovery, and has led high‑profile campaigns ranging from the repatriation of the Elgin Marbles to major interventions in housing, pensions and energy policy.
About WPI Strategy
WPI Strategy is a market-leading, multi award-winning public affairs and economics consultancy that specialises in providing data led content that underpins our clients’ political, regulatory and communications activity. We have a wealth of experience working with high-profile and purpose-driven businesses including Cisco, Microsoft, VodafoneThree, London City Airport and DoorDash.
Founded in 2014, WPI’s elite team is made up of ex-government advisers, economists and communications experts with a unique ‘research-driven advocacy’ approach to government and corporate affairs.www.wpi-strategy.com
About PPHC
Incorporated in 2014, PPHC is a global strategic communications platform that supports clients in enhancing and defending their reputations, advancing policy objectives, managing regulatory risk, and engaging with federal and state-level policymakers, stakeholders, media, and the public.
Engaged by approximately 1,400 clients, including companies, trade associations and non-governmental organizations, PPHC is active in all major sectors of the economy, including healthcare and pharmaceuticals, financial services, energy, technology, telecoms and transportation.
With operations across 18 offices in the United States and internationally, PPHC's services include government relations, public affairs and corporate communications, research and analytics, digital advocacy campaigning, and compliance support. The Company's shares are admitted to trading on the Nasdaq Global Market and on AIM, a market operated by the London Stock Exchange, under the ticker symbol "PPHC".
For more information, visit www.pphcompany.com.