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Bloomberg: PPHC Emerges as Lobby Revenue Leader
From Bloomberg:
Added together, units of PPHC had 2023 lobbying revenue topping $69 million, according to a Bloomberg Government analysis of federal disclosure data. That exceeded the $62.7 million of law firm Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP, which was the largest single revenue-generator on Washington’s influence scene last year.
PPHC Launches Inaugural Summer Fellowship Program
Annual fellowships will introduce selected candidates to the full range of PPHC capabilities
Pictured above from left to right: Parth Dahima from Memphis, TN | Vanderbilt University Class of 2024, Imani Hudson from Rochester, NY | Howard University Class of 2022, Hana Samad from Cleveland, OH | McGill University Class of 2024, Samuel Hahn from Columbia, MD | William & Mary Class of 2024
Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. (PPHC) announces the inaugural class of its Summer Fellowship Program. This new, Group-wide initiative provides a unique opportunity for students and recent graduates to work with and learn from PPHC leaders and industry experts across all 5 operating companies. The annual program is committed to offering qualified emerging professionals from communities who are historically-underrepresented in the professional policy and advocacy sector, including within congressional staffs.
“’Objectivity’ is one of PPHC’s five core values, and objectivity is the foundation on which diversity, equity, and inclusion is built. Our commitments are not simply an obligation as a great employer, but also to provide our clients with the most diverse and innovative talent to address their policy challenges. Our fellows will complete the program with a head start in understanding the complex world of political risk and opportunity management that the PPHC platform provides, and improved pathways to competitive career opportunities in our industry.” – Stewart Hall, CEO, PPHC
The rotational program spans 12 weeks, during which the four selected fellows will get firsthand experience at PPHC’s member companies working closely with industry professionals. PPHC fellows will develop and practice essential communication, public speaking, and critical thinking skills while being immersed in the distinct political and professional culture of Washington, DC.
PPHC and its operating subsidiaries recognize that increasingly diverse and inclusive workplaces lead to heightened innovation, productivity, and success and believe that initiatives like the Fellowship Program not only benefit individual participants, but the company too. As one of the industry’s largest firms, PPHC aims to leverage its outsized influence to create career pathways for emerging public policy professionals from traditionally underrepresented groups.
PPHC announces the addition of Roel Smits as Deputy Chief Financial Officer
WASHINGTON- Roel Smits joined Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. (PPHC) in May 2022 as Deputy Chief Financial Officer. Roel brings with him extensive financial leadership and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) experience – most recently at Kantar, the global market research leader co-owned by WPP and Bain Capital. There, he served as the Chief Financial Officer of their Americas division and oversaw all aspects of financial management and corporate management. Prior to that, Roel performed corporate development and M&A focused roles at WPP and in private equity.
In his new role at PPHC, Roel will be partnering with the rest of the executive leadership team in overseeing the company’s capital structure, optimizing financial management processes and strategies, analyzing investment opportunities, and integrating mergers and acquisitions.
Roel is originally from the Netherlands and currently resides in Westchester County, New York with his wife and 4 children.
Forbes Tate Partners Adds Health Policy Expert Dr. Christy Gamble
WASHINGTON – Forbes Tate Partners (FTP), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. (PPHC.L), announced today the addition of Dr. Christy Gamble as Senior Vice President to lead the firm’s Research and Policy Analysis department. Dr. Gamble brings tremendous experience in strategic policy research to Forbes Tate and has done extensive work on Capitol Hill and across the country to reduce health and economic disparities for marginalized communities.
“We are thrilled to have Dr. Gamble’s insights and expertise, and we welcome her to the team,” said FTP Founding Partner Jeff Forbes. “Our research department is an integral part of our team, providing the latest information we and our clients need to successfully advance important policy objectives. She is a strong leader who brings with her the tools needed to provide our clients every advantage possible in a very complicated legislative landscape.”
“I’m looking forward to joining the talented team at Forbes Tate Partners in their Government Relations practice and leading the firm’s Research and Policy Analysis division,” said Dr. Gamble. “Advancing our client’s policy priorities requires creative solutions and an exceptional understanding of the political and policy dynamics impacting not just Capitol Hill and the administration, but also statehouses across the country. That’s why I’m excited to contribute my unique background and experiences to support and amplify the strategic goals of our clients in today’s political environment.”
Prior to joining Forbes Tate Partners, Dr. Gamble served as the Director of Research, Policy, and Practice at HUED, a startup focused on connecting marginalized patients of color to culturally competent medical providers in their communities. Dr. Gamble also worked as the Head of Policy and Strategy for two non-profits aimed at advancing health equity for marginalized communities. She has served as the Democratic Health Counsel for the then Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
She was also selected as a National Minority Quality Forum’s 40 Under 40 Leader in Health, deemed an expert with the Allies for Reaching Community Health Equity Expert Network, and named the Duquesne University School of Law 2016 Recent Graduate of the year. Additionally, Dr. Gamble has written several op-eds that were featured in U.S. News and World Report, ABC News, The Hill, Rewire, and TruthOut.
Dr. Gamble earned her JD from Duquesne University School of Law; she also holds a DrPH in epidemiology from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health and an MPH in epidemiology and biostatistics from Eastern Virginia Medical School. She received a BS in microbiology from North Carolina State University.
PPHC announces admission to trading on AIM and first day of dealings
PPHC, a leading bi-partisan, full-service US government affairs business, announces the admission of its entire issued and to be issued ordinary share capital to trading on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange. Admission will take place and dealings will commence at 8.00 am GMT today under the ticker PPHC and ISIN US7444301094.
Stewart Hall, CEO of PPHC, said:
“The level of support we have received from high quality institutional investors is a great endorsement of the strength of our business. Admission to AIM and the funds raised will support plans to further scale our proven business platform and we look forward to delivering on that strategy.”
From B-GOV: Top Lobbying, Public Affairs Firms Join to Form Holding Company
Five lobbying and public affairs firms have set up their own holding company, an unconventional partnership in the influence industry that allows them to expand their businesses while remaining independent.
The Public Policy Holding Company will specialize in advocacy and is owned by the participating firms, a contrast to the more common practice of massive multinationals gobbling up K Street firms.
It’s comprised of top Washington lobby shops Crossroads Strategies, Forbes Tate Partners and Alpine Group, as well as O’Neill and Associates of Boston and Washington-based public affairs firm Seven Letter.
Read more here:
https://about.bgov.com/news/top-lobbying-public-affairs-firms-join-to-form-holding-company/
PPHC creates multi-disciplinary, bi-partisan public policy group
The Public Policy Holding Company (PPHC), a group of leading advisory firms focused on public policy and advocacy communications, has acquired and brought together eight businesses in the US, now operating as five independent brands, covering a broad range of related disciplines.
PPHC is bi-partisan and its member companies are united by a shared entrepreneurial mindset and deep commitment to best practice.
PPHC provides member companies with a platform for growth, providing financial and compliance infrastructure and reducing administrative costs, while enabling each business to scale their offering to suit the specific needs of their clients.
PPHC currently services the needs of over 500 corporate, trade association and non-profit clients to communicate effectively with policy makers and key stakeholders in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.
PPHC’s member companies currently comprise: Crossroads Strategies, a federally focused government affairs firm; Forbes Tate Partners, a government affairs focused firm with public affairs, media and strategic communications services; Seven Letter, a strategic communications firm with digital and analytics focus; O’Neill & Associates, state level expertise focused in Massachusetts with complementary Federal relationships; and Alpine Group, a federally focused government affairs firm.
Stewart Hall, PPHC’s Managing Partner, commented:
“We are delighted at the progress we have made to date in building an exciting growth business that’s leading the evolution of the public policy landscape.
“Client needs are rapidly evolving across corporate sectors; integrating all aspects of advocacy – lobbying, public affairs, research and grassroots campaigning – has become increasingly important.
“We look forward to building out the capabilities of PPHC with the addition of dynamic businesses that can broaden the depth and range of services we offer.”
Media Inquiries:
Erik Smith, Seven Letter
erik@sevenletter.com
About PPHC
PPHC is a group of leading advisory firms focused on the provision of government affairs, public affairs, strategic research, and campaigning services and support. PPHC works with more than 500 corporate clients to support their positioning and achievement of their business objectives.
Operating across the US, PPHC comprises five companies with many decades of experience across all aspects of public policy. Company capabilities span government affairs, public relations, research, grassroots engagement and digital campaign solutions.
All 3 PPHC federal lobbying firms are featured in Top 20
Breaux and Lott to Join Crossroads Strategies
Crossroads Strategies, LLC (CRS) announced today that former Senators John Breaux and Trent Lott joined the Washington, DC government affairs firm.