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# D.C.-based Penta expands global footprint with acquisition of Hume Brophy
- URL: https://capitolcommunicator.com/d-c-based-penta-expands-global-footprint-with-acquisition-of-hume-brophy/
- Published: 2023-01-10T21:33:10.000Z
- Updated: 2023-01-10T21:34:27.000Z
- Author: Capitol Communicator
- Tags: Agency, Acquisitions, #Import 2026-10-08 18:53

**D.C.-based** [**Penta**](https://pentagroup.co/?ref=capitolcommunicator.com) **has acquired Hume Brophy,** a global public affairs, communications and strategy firm that, states a release, “provides cutting-edge consultancy, digital, and reputation management services to clients in the corporate, public, and non-profit sectors. This acquisition will further expand Penta’s global reach and consolidate the company’s position as the world’s first comprehensive stakeholder solutions firm, combining analytics and research with deep expertise to drive measurable impact for clients.

“Founded in 2005, Hume Brophy developed a reputation as one of the world’s leading integrated communications and government relations firms with offices in London, Brussels, Dublin, Frankfurt, Paris, Hong Kong, and Singapore. The team of nearly 100 professionals worldwide comes from a diverse range of backgrounds and will enhance Penta’s strategy offerings to multiple major global markets, providing additional expertise in sectors including energy, transportation and mobility, agribusiness, and financial services.”

“Leaders are increasingly required to solve complex challenges under public scrutiny and engage with a growing set of stakeholders. As we look to provide the actionable intelligence businesses need to inform their decision-making, we are excited to welcome the Hume Brophy team to Penta,” said Penta President **Matt McDonald**. “Their deep understanding of the issues that matter most to our clients and unmatched access to the highest level of international decision-making will significantly bolster Penta’s strategy offerings across the globe.”

Penta was established in September 2022 following the merger of Ballast Research, Hamilton Place Strategies, Flag Media Analytics, alva, Gotham Research Group, and Decode\_M. Following this latest acquisition, Penta will now comprise over 300 professionals located in New York, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Vail, London, Brussels, Dublin, Frankfurt, Paris, Hong Kong and Singapore.