This article was previously listed in PR Week.

Serco Group (“Serco”), the FTSE 250 international provider of critical government services, has appointed MHP Group to support its strategic communications.

In a wide-ranging brief, we will provide integrated strategic counsel and support to the company’s leadership team, providing advice across a number of core corporate affairs pillars including financial and corporate communications, government affairs, reputation management and media relations.

We will work closely with Serco’s Board and executive team as it delivers on its purpose to impact a better future by leveraging its capabilities, expertise, and value proposition to deliver critical services for government customers at a time when its better, faster, and more efficient services have never been more relevant.

The account will be led by Katie Hunt, Managing Director in our Corporate Advisory & Capital Markets Practice, James Gurling, Executive Chairman of our Public Affairs Team and Lisa Hunter, Head of Strategic Communications.

Katie Hunt, Managing Director at MHP Group, commented: “It is an exciting time to be on board with Serco as it continues to expand its operations around the globe, most recently through the acquisition of a leading US defence business, and win major contracts with government stakeholders across its markets. We are delighted to be working with the business as it goes from strength to strength. We have a long history of working with clients across the public and defence sectors and look forward to bringing our expertise to bear as we help Serco communicate its impact, strategy and opportunities.”

Ruth McGowan, Chief Strategy & Growth Officer of Serco Group, said: “After a strong 2024, we have started the new financial year with momentum and confidence and look forward to delivering another year of profitable growth and strategic progress. As such, this is an opportune time to elevate our approach to communications with all our stakeholders. We have been impressed by MHP’s holistic approach to communications and look forward to partnering with their integrated team.”

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