Public Policy Holding Company, Inc.
- PPHC ยท Nasdaq
- Services-Management Consulting Services
- Washington, DC
- 450 employees
- CIK 0001903508
Updated from SEC filings through
Top things to know
Executives
- George Stewart Hall Chief Executive Officer 4, 2026-06-16
- Roeland Jozef Bernard Smits Chief Financial Officer 4, 2026-08-25
- Neal Howard Strum Chief Legal Officer 4, 2026-08-25
- Thomas Edward Gensemer Chief Strategy Officer 4, 2026-08-25
- Jill Agnes Gillespie Kendrick Chief Operating Officer 4, 2026-06-16
- Johnson McCallum Green Chief Client Officer 4, 2026-06-16
What leadership is saying
“PPHC delivered another strong quarter, with revenue increasing 13.2% and organic growth accelerating to 5.1%. Our Government Relations businesses performed particularly well, delivering double-digit revenue growth, substantial profit growth and robust margins. This performance demonstrates the strength of our underlying businesses and their ability to convert growing client demand into higher earnings.”
Earnings press release (8-K Ex. 99.1), filed November 9, 2026
Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. is a U.S. public company in services-management consulting services (SIC 8742), headquartered in Washington, DC. It trades as PPHC on Nasdaq. Revenue was $187M in the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, +24.7% from the year before. It reported about 450 employees. George Stewart Hall is Chief Executive Officer.
Five-year financials
| Metric | FY2025 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $187M 10-K, 2026-03-31 | $150M 10-K, 2026-03-31 |
| Operating income | -$33.9M 10-K, 2026-03-31 | -$18.2M 10-K, 2026-03-31 |
| SG&A | $31.8M 10-K, 2026-03-31 | $26.8M 10-K, 2026-03-31 |
| Net income | -$39.0M 10-K, 2026-03-31 | -$24.0M 10-K, 2026-03-31 |
Annual figures from XBRL in each company's own filings. Click a figure to open the filing. SG&A marked derived is general and administrative plus selling and marketing.
Leadership and board
| Name | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|
| George Stewart Hall | Chief Executive Officer | 4, 2026-06-16 |
| Roeland Jozef Bernard Smits Group CFO @ PPHC | C-level professional combining Finance Leadership, M&A, and Entrepreneurship | Chief Financial Officer | 4, 2026-08-25 |
| Neal Howard Strum | Chief Legal Officer | 4, 2026-08-25 |
| Thomas Edward Gensemer | Chief Strategy Officer | 4, 2026-08-25 |
| Jill Agnes Gillespie Kendrick | Chief Operating Officer | 4, 2026-06-16 |
| Johnson McCallum Green | Chief Client Officer | 4, 2026-06-16 |
| Matthew Ross Mazzanti | Chief Administrative Officer | 4, 2026-06-16 |
What Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. does
Our mission is to be the preeminent provider of global strategic communications by uniting a diverse group of leading government relations, corporate communications and public affairs specialists around the world for the collective success of our clients, employees, and shareholders.
Item 1. Business, 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2025
Shares and governance
| Shares outstanding | 30.2 million (as of August 7, 2026) | 10-Q, August 11, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Public float | $243M (as of January 29, 2026) | 10-K/A, June 24, 2026 |
| Reportable segments | 3 (period ending June 30, 2026) | 10-Q, August 11, 2026 |
| Latest proxy statement | Meeting May 12, 2026 (filed April 17, 2026) | DEF 14A, April 17, 2026 |
| Auditor | Forvis Mazars, LLP (Tysons, Virginia) | Latest 10-K |
Insider trades
Open-market buys and sales by officers and directors, from Forms 4 and 5. One row per filing.
| Date | Insider | Trade | Shares | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 24, 2026 | Keenan Nealean Austin Director | Sale | 2,033 | $22K | Form 4, August 25, 2026 |
| August 24, 2026 | Neal Howard Strum Chief Legal Officer | Sale | 1,702 | $19K | Form 4, August 25, 2026 |
| August 24, 2026 | Roeland Jozef Bernard Smits Chief Financial Officer | Sale | 1,797 | $20K | Form 4, August 25, 2026 |
| August 24, 2026 | Thomas Edward Gensemer Chief Strategy Officer | Sale | 1,797 | $20K | Form 4, August 25, 2026 |
| June 11, 2026 | Johnson McCallum Green Chief Client Officer | Sale | 3,157 | $33K | Form 4, June 12, 2026 |
| June 11, 2026 | Thomas Edward Gensemer Chief Strategy Officer | Sale | 1,531 | $16K | Form 4, June 12, 2026 |
| June 11, 2026 | George Stewart Hall Chief Executive Officer | Sale | 1,278 | $13K | Form 4, June 12, 2026 |
| June 11, 2026 | Neal Howard Strum Chief Legal Officer | Sale | 2,756 | $28K | Form 4, June 12, 2026 |
Recent 8-K events
- 8-K filed 2026-11-05
- Item 1.01 Entry into a material definitive agreement
- Item 1.02 Termination of a material definitive agreement
- Item 2.03 Creation of a direct financial obligation
- 8-K filed 2026-08-10
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-08-03
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2026-07-01
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2026-05-12
- Item 5.07 Submission of matters to a vote of security holders
- 8-K filed 2026-05-12
- 8-K filed 2026-03-27
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2026-03-23
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-03-02
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2026-02-02
- Item 1.01 Entry into a material definitive agreement
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- Item 8.01 Other events
Frequently asked questions about Public Policy Holding Company, Inc.
- What does Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. do?
- In its own words, from Item 1 of its 10-K: "Our mission is to be the preeminent provider of global strategic communications by uniting a diverse group of leading government relations, corporate communications and public affairs specialists around the world for the collective success of our clients, employees, and shareholders."
- What is Public Policy Holding Company, Inc.'s revenue?
- $187M for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, from its 10-K filed March 31, 2026.
- Is Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. profitable?
- Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. reported net income of -$39.0M for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.
- How many employees does Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. have?
- About 450 as of December 31, 2025, as stated in its annual report.
- Who is the CEO of Public Policy Holding Company, Inc.?
- George Stewart Hall, Chief Executive Officer, as named in a 4 filed June 16, 2026.
- Who is the CFO of Public Policy Holding Company, Inc.?
- Roeland Jozef Bernard Smits, Chief Financial Officer, as named in a 4 filed August 25, 2026.
- Where is Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. headquartered?
- Washington, DC.
- What is Public Policy Holding Company, Inc.'s stock ticker?
- PPHC on Nasdaq.
- What industry is Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. in?
- Services-Management Consulting Services, SIC code 8742.
- What is Public Policy Holding Company, Inc.'s website?
- pphcompany.com. Investor relations: https://investors.pphcompany.com/.
- When does Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. report earnings next?
- November 9, 2026 at 16:30. Source: pg_future_events.
- Is Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. a public company?
- Yes. Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. files with the SEC under CIK 0001903508 and trades as PPHC.
- Who audits Public Policy Holding Company, Inc.?
- Forvis Mazars, LLP, Tysons, Virginia, as named in its latest annual report (10-K).
- How many shares of Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. are outstanding?
- 30.2 million shares as of August 7, 2026, from its 10-Q filed August 11, 2026.
- What is Public Policy Holding Company, Inc.'s public float?
- $243M as of January 29, 2026, as reported on the cover of its 10-K/A filed June 24, 2026.
- How many business segments does Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. report?
- 3 reportable segments for the period ending June 30, 2026, from its 10-Q filed August 11, 2026.
- When is Public Policy Holding Company, Inc.'s annual shareholder meeting?
- May 12, 2026, per its proxy statement (DEF 14A) filed April 17, 2026.
- Have Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. insiders traded stock recently?
- Since January 27, 2026, officers and directors reported 17 open-market sales worth about $2.0M and 1 purchase worth about $10.41 on Forms 4 and 5. The most recent: Keenan Nealean Austin (Director) sold 2,033 shares on August 24, 2026.