Vae Solis Corporate, partner of Proa Comunicación since 2013, and Footprint > Consultants announce their merger under the name Vae Solis Communications. This operation brings together two renowned strategic communication companies, committed to the independence of the Board of Directors. This creates a major player in the communication sector in France.
Vae Solis Communications will bring together 45 consultants around its eight partners including, Arnaud Dupui-Castérès y Philippe Manièrefounders of Vae Solis Corporate and Footprint > Consultants, respectively. The firm will offer a wide range of services, from corporate communications strategy to media relations, crisis communications, business and corporate communications, and public, financial and digital communications.
Vae Solis Communications' mission is to support managers in developing and protecting the reputational capital of their companies. The freedom of tone and spirit of Vae Solis Communications guarantees its clients independent advice with high added value.
This operation gives rise to a new player that is among the top five players in the independent world of the sector in France with a particularly strong presence in crisis communication, judicial communication and financial communication. Vae Solis Communications aims to become the first French company with an international dimension in terms of strategic and reputational communications consultancy services. It aims to reach a gross margin of 20 million euros by 2025.This will be achieved by generating sustainable organic growth, but also through the acquisition of skills and the development of an international network in Europe and beyond.
Vae Solis Communications will be chaired by Philippe Manière and Arnaud Dupui-Castérès will become CEO. "I am delighted with this operation which allows us to create one of the leaders in the strategic communication sector in France. Our firm now brings together a range of experts that will enable us to offer our clients a comprehensive and high quality consultancy service".says Arnaud Dupui-Castérès, managing director of Vae Solis Communications.
"Our organisations share a track record of success based on very similar values, professionalism and commitment. Together, and thanks to a strong team of excellent quality, we will continue the adventure and accelerate growth to build a top-ranking European player," adds Philippe Manière, president of Vae Solis Communications.
45 consultants, including eight partners: Guillaume Didier, Corinne Dubos, Arnaud Dupui-Castérès, Philippe Manière, Alexis de Maigret, Isabelle Mas, Laurent Porta, Christophe Reille. More than 100 clients and presence in Paris, London and Brussels.
They are experts in:
- Strategic communication
- Crisis communication
- Judicial communication
- Financial communication
- Social media and influence
- Public relations
- Risk prevention