Wales’ leading government relations and strategic communications agency, Deryn, has been acquired by one of the sector’s biggest UK players. The deal, the value of which has not been disclosed, sees Cavendish’s expanding its geographic presence across the UK.
As part of the deal founders of Deryn in Cathy Owens and Nerys Evans will remain with the Cardiff-based business – which they set up 13-years-ago – but under the new name of Cavendish Cymru. The 13 staff at Deryn become part of a large team of more than 180 Cavendish consultants.
Deryn has built a strong reputation for its in-depth understanding of the Welsh political environment, with its leadership team hailing from backgrounds as special advisers, Senedd members and political editors.
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The acquisition brings Deryn’s Welsh marketplace knowledge and strategic capabilities to Cavendish, ensuring its growing clients benefit from communications expertise in the UK and Ireland.
Deryn said its blue-chip client book will also align with Cavendish’s specialisms in energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, tech and health.
Commenting on the deal the founders of Deryn said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to bring Deryn into the Cavendish family as Cavendish Cymru. Together, we can offer an even broader range of services to help our clients tell their stories more effectively and make an even bigger impact. It’s an exciting step forward for both teams!”
Carl Daruvalla, chief executive of Cavendish, said: “It is an absolute pleasure to welcome Deryn to Cavendish. Their deep understanding of the Welsh political landscape and their reputation for excellence in communications are unparalleled. This acquisition aligns perfectly with our strategy to provide comprehensive, UK-wide services that are tailored to the specific needs of our clients. By bringing together our expertise under one roof, we can ensure that our clients receive the highest level of service across the whole of the UK.”