We listen, we understand,

we communicate, we advocate.

Our integrated approach creates positive change through strategic communication and advocacy counsel based on comprehensive insight and research.

SEC Newgate works at the nexus of business, politics, communities, markets and media.

We are the people you need by your side when you have an opportunity to seize or a problem to solve.

Our strategic counsel is delivered by a rapidly growing team of professionals across five continents, providing clients with advice and support around the clock and implementing campaigns that make an impact locally, nationally and internationally.

+60 offices

in five continents

A team of over

+1300 professionals

More than 35

languages spoken

Our Story

The SEC Newgate story began 30 years ago. We have built a unique global consultancy group blending dynamism and experience that, today, is a top 20 ranked global insight and research-driven strategic communication and advocacy consultancy.

1989

SEC, the founding business, is established in Milan, Italy

1992-2008

SEC consolidates and expands its offer in Italy

2013

SEC starts its international expansion with an acquisition in Brussels (Cambre, now SEC Newgate EU)

2014-2017

Expansion continues across Europe and Latin America

2016

SEC is listed on London Stock Exchange

2019

On 4 September, SEC merges with Newgate to create SEC Newgate

2020

May: SEC Newgate is ranked 30 in PRovoke Top 250 Global Consultancies Ranking
July: True®, a proprietary reputation assessment tool, is launched
December: SEC Newgate expands its presence in Germany and starts operations in the US

2021

January: Newgate and Newington merge to create SEC Newgate UK
March: SEC Newgate CEE is established, starting operations in Central Eastern Europe
July: Expansion into Middle East with the acquisition of majority stake in Twister Dubai, now SEC Newgate Middle East
October: Launch of the ESG Monitor

2022

January: Rebranding under the SEC Newgate brand is completed
January: Delisting from LSE; Three Hills Capital Partners enters as minority shareholder to support the transformational plan
April: Expansion of the presence in the US, with the acquisition of a significant stake in Global Strategy Group (GSG)
November: footprint in the Americas is completed, with the acquisition of another

2023

July: Investcorp invests c.$100 million for a majority stake in SEC Newgate
September: expansion in the Netherlands, with deal with Wepublic
October: SEC Newgate wins Global Public Affairs/Corporate Agency of the year by PRovoke media
November: expansion in Greece and the Balkans, with deal with V+O