Sodali & Co and Luminous Enter Strategic Partnership in Brand & Design

Sodali & Co, the leading global capital markets-centric stakeholder advisory firm, and UK creative agency, Luminous, are pleased to announce a new strategic partnership focused on creative, brand and design capabilities.

Established in 2002 and headquartered in London, Luminous is a strategic advisory and creative studio, bringing expertise in brand, reporting, sustainability and digital. The business employs more than 60 people in London and Newcastle and has recently established a presence in Australia.

Under the strategic partnership, Sodali & Co’s Sydney-based Brand & Design team will be offered an opportunity to transition to Luminous with Luminous agreeing to take on all active client projects, ensuring continuity.

Sodali & Co and Luminous will continue to pursue client opportunities in partnership, leveraging Sodali & Co’s deep relationships, investor relations capability and extensive Workiva expertise.

Alan Hines, Luminous Co-Founder, said:

“This represents an exciting new chapter for Luminous as we grow our international footprint in this exciting and fast changing market. We see particular synergies on the IR side of our business as Australia rapidly catches up with Europe in terms of reporting complexity. Through building strong brands, embracing sustainability and enhancing investor engagement we plan to further enhance our reputation as strategic storytellers and to embrace the shared expertise in this exciting strategic partnership with Sodali.”

Sodali Global Head of Strategic Communications, Liz Micci, said:

“Our Brand and Design team has built a strong track record over many years supporting a high-quality list of Australian clients with their annual reporting suite, sustainability reporting and creative branding requirements. Our priority has been to find the right partner to take the business forward, bringing relevant expertise and a commitment to investing further in creative capabilities so the team can continue to flourish. We are excited to partner with Luminous in support of our shared clients.”

The transition is expected to take effect on 30 April 2026, subject to customary client consents.

About Sodali & Co

Sodali & Co is the leading global capital markets-centric stakeholder advisory firm providing a full suite of integrated shareholder, sustainability, and strategic communications advisory services. The Firm delivers clients differentiated insights, integrated expertise, and bespoke advice to address complex interconnected issues, identify and capitalize on strategic opportunities, and drive successful business outcomes. Sodali operates out of three global headquarters in New York, London, and Sydney and is supported by 12 regional offices in major financial capitals around the world. Its work is consistently recognized by leading industry rankings and awards, including being named the #1 Proxy Solicitation Firm in the Diligent Advisor Awards, #1 in Global Activism Solicitor in Bloomberg’s 2025 Activism Review, #1 in APAC & Sovereign Deals Liability Management, Top Recommended Reputation Managers in Spears500, and #4 for FTSE 350 representation in the UK corporate adviser rankings. For more information, please visit www.sodali.com.

About Luminous

Luminous is a strategic advisory and creative studio that brings together brand, reporting, sustainability and digital expertise under one roof.

Founded in 2002 by Alan Hines and Jon Towell, and now with over 60 in-house experts, Luminous has earned acclaim for its integrated approach to strategic communication combining brand development, digital experiences, sustainability engagement and corporate reporting with clear, impactful creative work. Their work supports organisations navigating change and seeking meaningful connection with audiences, stakeholders and customers.

Luminous partners with organisations to define what matters and create what counts – delivering work that connects, inspires action and drives real outcomes. Luminous’ unique blend of logic and imagination ensures clients are equipped to stand out in rapidly evolving markets.

The agencies work has received widespread recognition for creating best-in-class solutions, with over 150 industry awards. For more information, please visit https://luminous.co.uk/