Braemar PLC appoints Houston as its retained financial communications advisor in latest new business win

Following a competitive pitch, FTSE-listed global shipbroker Braemar PLC has appointed Houston as its retained financial communications adviser. This latest new client win marks further success for Houston in 2025, following appointments including Portmeirion, International Schools Partnership and Headlam Group.

Houston will work with Braemar’s executive management team and Board to develop and execute the company’s financial communications strategy, including investor relations, corporate narrative development, profile raising and sell-side engagement.

The team will be led by Houston CEO, Kate Hoare, supported by Director, Charlie Barker and Account Director, Ben Robinson.

Houston’s appointment comes as Braemar continues to deliver on its growth strategy, driving increasing strength and resilience through diversification, operational excellence and capitalising on acquisition opportunities to further scale its platform.

Founded in 1982, Braemar has grown to become one of the world’s leading advisors in shipbroking, chartering and risk management. With diversified operations across Tankers, Dry Cargo, Sale & Purchase, Renewables, Financial and Offshore, the company has offices in London, Singapore, Beijing, Geneva, Perth, Dubai, Athens, Hamburg, Melbourne, Madrid, Shanghai, and Houston, USA.

Kate Hoare, CEO at Houston, commented:

“We are delighted to be working with Braemar. The company plays a key role in global trade as the broker of choice to the global shipping and energy markets and we are excited to help the business tell its story. The Braemar leadership team have built a strong, diversified platform that underpins its investment case, with exciting growth opportunities ahead to scale. We look forward to working with the team to bring their story to life, raise their profile and help build support across City audiences.”

Grant Foley, Chief Financial Officer at Braemar, added:

“We were impressed by the fresh thinking and energy Houston brought to approaching our financial communications. As we continue to deliver on our strategy we’re excited to have Houston by our side to articulate our investment case and amplify our growth story.”