Penta has announced the acquisition of Hume Brophy, a global public affairs, communications and strategy firm with offices in Brussels, Dublin, Frankfurt, London, Paris, Hong Kong and Singapore. Hume Brophy co-founders, John Hume and Eoin Brophy, will continue as Senior Advisors at Penta. Hume Brophy's Chief Executive, Conall McDevitt, will take on the role of Senior Partner and Managing Partner, Europe and Asia.
 
Penta President Matt McDonald commented, "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. 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."
 
John Hume and Eoin Brophy in a joint statement said, "This is a natural and exciting progression for Hume Brophy. It is an opportunity for our talented and dedicated colleagues to lead Penta's growth in Europe and Asia, and to work as one team on a new and exciting global platform that will compete with the very best in the world. Our business model, based on strong local businesses in key strategic hubs, combined with specialist international practices, is a differentiator in a highly competitive market. We look forward to bringing this approach to Penta as we begin our journey together."