The Blakeney Group has appointed Steve Earl as senior advisor, as the firm looks to support its growth and team development.Earl most recently served as partner at Boldt BPI, where he established the London office and later supported the integration of Boldt into the BPI network following its acquisition.Prior to that, he was European managing director at Zeno Group, where he helped establish the agency’s presence in the region. He has also founded agencies including Rainier PR and Speed Communications, and previously held a leadership role as London managing director at APCO Worldwide.Commenting on the appointment, Blakeney CEO Gabe Winn said Earl brings experience across founding consultancies, scaling businesses within global networks, and leading growth for mid-sized firms.Earl noted that communications and public affairs consultancies are focusing on long-term growth, as the sector continues to evolve and clients look for more strategic and impactful services.