Penta, a global leader in stakeholder solutions, has appointed former UK Foreign Secretary and Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, to its Global Advisory Board. Hammond, who joined on 1 August 2025, brings extensive governmental experience to the firm, which aims to redefine reputation management through data-driven strategies.
Hammond’s political career spanned over two decades, serving as a Conservative Member of Parliament and holding key positions such as Secretary of State for Transport, Defence, and Foreign Affairs. As Chancellor, he managed the UK economy during the post-Brexit period, achieving record employment levels and stabilising public finances.
At Penta, Hammond will provide strategic guidance to clients facing commercial challenges and support the firm’s leadership in its growth ambitions. Matt McDonald, CEO of Penta, stated, “This appointment is a true validation of Penta’s proposition: to serve the world’s most consequential organisations as best-in-class strategic advisers.”
The appointment follows an investment from Shamrock Capital, enabling Penta to enhance its data, analytics, and AI capabilities. This move is expected to strengthen Penta’s offerings for enterprises navigating complex stakeholder relations in a rapidly changing environment.
