Whitehouse Communications is delighted to announce the promotion of Max Wilson to Managing Director, recognising his exceptional leadership and significant contribution to the consultancy’s public affairs and strategic communications practice.
Max has been at the heart of Whitehouse Communications’ growth and success for several years. He advises clients on navigating complex policymaking environments, engaging influential decision-makers, and delivering clear outcomes. His expertise spans high-level stakeholder engagement, political campaigns, and strategic communications, supported by extensive experience in media relations and reputation management on high-profile projects of national and international significance. Max is also a regular political commentator on Sky News, BBC and others.
Prior to joining Whitehouse, Max spent more than five years working within the Labour Party in a number of senior roles. These included leading campaigns for the Parliamentary Labour Party’s Political Services Unit, and Political Adviser in the Leader of the Opposition’s Office. He also served as Head of Communications for Back Heathrow, the campaign group advocating for a third runway at Heathrow Airport, where he led media relations and political engagement activity.
Since joining Whitehouse, Max has spearheaded integrated public affairs and communications campaigns that have influenced policy debates and legislative outcomes, while resonating strongly with Westminster and wider political stakeholders. His leadership has further strengthened the agency’s public affairs offering and consistently delivered tangible results for clients across a wide range of sectors.
Whitehouse Communications is an award-winning, independent, and issues-led communications agency specialising in public affairs, government engagement, PR and media relations, crisis communications, reputation management, and event delivery.
With offices in London and Brussels, the agency delivers creative strategies that help clients engage with the political and legislative processes across the UK, devolved nations and the EU, secure high-impact media coverage, and convene influential events.
Whitehouse works across a broad range of sectors, including health and social care; human rights and international development; environment, energy, and sustainability; food and nutrition; entertainment; and financial services, combining deep insight into UK and EU politics with decades of hands-on experience.
Chris Whitehouse, Founder and Chairman of Whitehouse Communications, said:
“We are delighted to appoint Max as Managing Director. His expertise, judgement, and commitment have been instrumental to the success of our public affairs practice. This promotion reflects his outstanding leadership and the significant impact he has made across the agency and for our clients over many years.”
Max Wilson, Managing Director of Whitehouse Communications, added:
“I’m grateful for the opportunity to step into this exciting new role. I’m proud of our team and the work we do to help our clients navigate complex political environments, and I look forward to building on that momentum to deliver impactful campaigns that make a lasting, positive difference in the future.”