Bully Pulpit International has acquired 365 Sherpas, strengthening its corporate affairs capabilities and expanding its presence in Europe.The acquisition adds a Germany-based corporate affairs consultancy to BPI’s European platform, following its earlier integrations of Boldt, Seven Hills and Message House.BPI global CEO Andrew Bleeker said the move reflects shifts in global decision-making and the increasing overlap between policy, politics and communications.The deal positions Germany as one of BPI’s key markets and strengthens its presence across the Berlin–Brussels policy corridor.BPI Europe CEO Jeremy Galbraith said the acquisition followed a detailed evaluation process and highlighted 365 Sherpas’ strategic capabilities and political network as key factors.The 365 Sherpas leadership team, including founder Cornelius Winter, CEO Jan Böttger and chief growth officer Daniel Wixforth, will remain in place and join BPI as partners and shareholders. Winter will also join BPI’s global executive leadership team.Winter said the partnership is aimed at expanding the firm’s capabilities and building on its existing model.BPI Europe president Jo-ann Robertson said the addition strengthens the firm’s regional operations as it continues to scale.The combined European business will have around 200 employees following the acquisition.As part of the transaction, BPI will also enter an exclusive strategic partnership with Hirschen Group to integrate creative capabilities with its advisory services.The company indicated that further expansion in Europe remains under consideration.

Bully Pulpit International has appointed Giuseppe Polimeno as Head of Growth and Innovation for Europe, a newly created role.Polimeno joins the firm from Ketchum, where he spent six years, most recently serving as EVP, Global Data Innovation. He also previously held the role of Head of Research and Insights at the agency.In his new position, Polimeno will report to Jo-ann Robertson, President of Europe and Transatlantic Growth at Bully Pulpit International. He will be responsible for developing products and services, strengthening the firm’s analytics capabilities, and supporting integrated campaign planning across the region.Commenting on the appointment, Robertson said Polimeno’s experience in translating complex data into actionable strategy aligns with client needs as the lines between corporate reputation, policy and culture continue to evolve.Polimeno said that emerging technologies and geopolitical shifts are reshaping the communications landscape and the role of consultancies. He added that the firm’s background in political and policy campaigns, combined with its broader capabilities, provides a strong platform to build new tools, partnerships and offerings focused on data and AI.The appointment comes as Bully Pulpit International continues to expand its operations across Europe and transatlantic markets.