Excellera Advisory Group has acquired Instinctif Partners MENA, enhancing its presence in the Middle East and North Africa.

The newly formed IP Excellera will retain its current management, led by CEO Samantha Bartel, and operate across offices in Riyadh, Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

The acquisition boosts Excellera's turnover to $75 million, expanding its global network to 15 offices and 350 professionals. IP Excellera, specialising in strategic communications, capital markets and ESG, has experienced over 20% annual growth over the past five years.

Excellera's CEO, Paolo Zanetto, emphasised the strategic value of the acquisition in supporting the Group's international growth.