Our Expertise

Our clients’ reach is global; they advise corporates and governments on every facet of international affairs including public diplomacy, geopolitical risk, trade and economic policy, advocacy, crisis, and bilateral or multilateral relations.

We have headhunted talent from every corner of the globe both in government, including Chiefs of Staff for Presidents, senior diplomats, SpAds, ministers, and senior civil servants; Think Tanks; multinational organisations such as the UN; EU, and international government relations advisory firms.

If you are a company in international government relations or diplomacy

We have experience headhunting from almost every continent and have strong networks with international politics and global affairs talent in government, the third sector, public and private sectors. We have a proven track record of finding these high-profile and talented individuals and placing them in-house, whether that is for a high-growth startup or a multi-national corporate.

If you are open to opportunities

Our clients advise senior leadership in the top levels of government at a ministerial or head-of-state level or C-suite for multi-national firms how to best communicate with governments around the world. Whether you are already in an international government relations role or are in government, civil service, a multilateral institution like the UN or EU, or a Think Tank looking to move into this space, we have a breadth of clients and a sound understanding of the sector that will help you make a move that will advance your career.

If you are an agency specialising in international government relations and diplomacy

Our discreet approach and global affairs specialism is known in the industry which allows us to have access to high-profile professionals in politics around the world and related sectors such as Think Tanks or the Tony Blair Institute. We find and often relocate the best talent, and that is why we have helped international government relations agencies grow from just founders to over 150 in the last decade.

If you are setting up a new agency

Elva Partners has helped some of the most impactful and high-profile agencies grow and make their mark in the industry over the last decade. Clients come to us when they have maxed out their own network and looking to keep the quality high as they grow or when they are looking to expand from purely public affairs or geopolitical communications and grow an international government relations arm.