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Clarity Global: PR Agency Profile, History, and Industry Coverage

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Updated June 2026. Clarity Global is a senior-led global growth consultancy for B2B technology and innovation brands. Founded 2012 by Sami McCabe in London, the firm is now led by CEO Rachel Gilley (appointed May 2024 after McCabe stepped aside to launch new agency Atrium in August 2024). 100+ team across EMEA, North America, and APAC, with offices in London, Cornwall, Amsterdam, Sydney, New York, and California.

Founded2012 by Sami McCabe in London
HeadquartersLondon, UK
CEORachel Gilley (since May 2024)
FounderSami McCabe (departed January 2024)
OfficesLondon, Cornwall, Amsterdam, Sydney, New York, California
Team Size100+ across EMEA, North America, APAC
InvestorThe Brewery network (minority stake)
AcquisitionsDRSmedia (San Francisco), Political Intelligence UK, Sefiani Communications Group (Sydney)
SpecialtyB2B tech, growth marketing, strategic communications, public affairs, crisis & reputation
Websiteclarity.global

Overview

Clarity Global — formerly Clarity PR — is a senior-led global growth marketing and communications consultancy for B2B technology and innovation brands. Founded in 2012 by Sami McCabe, the firm has grown from a London tech-PR boutique into a 100+ person consultancy with offices across EMEA, North America, and APAC.

Clarity is structured around the "Now, Near, Next" growth framework.

History and Ownership

Sami McCabe founded Clarity in 2012 in London. The firm built early traction working with Soundcloud, what3words, and TransferWise. The Brewery network took a minority stake to support long-term growth. In January 2024, McCabe departed Clarity, and in August 2024 he launched Atrium. Rachel Gilley succeeded McCabe as CEO.

Key Milestones

2012: Sami McCabe founded Clarity in London.

2013: Expanded to New York and Berlin.

2015: PRWeek named Clarity the fastest-growing PR firm in its "Top 150 PR Agencies" report.

2022: Acquired DRSmedia (San Francisco).

January 2023: Acquired Sefiani Communications Group (Sydney).

2023: Acquired Political Intelligence UK.

January 2024: Founder Sami McCabe departed Clarity.

May 2024: Rachel Gilley appointed CEO.

Services

  • Public Relations and Influencer Marketing
  • Strategic Communications — corporate reputation, crisis management, executive coaching
  • Digital Marketing and Growth
  • Public Affairs — via Political Intelligence UK acquisition

Leadership

Rachel Gilley serves as CEO. The global leadership team includes Tom Telford (President Digital Marketing), Nick Lansman (President Public Affairs), Robyn Sefiani (President APAC & Reputation Counsel), and Will Julian-Vicary (Head of Technology).

Awards and Recognition

Fastest-growing PR firm in PRWeek's 2015 "Top 150 PR Agencies." Recognition for B Corp work and the inaugural Clarity Global Crisis & Reputation Report.

Notable Clients

Recent: ChargePoint, Lightricks, Neato Robotics, NEURA Robotics, TalentDesk, Hippocratic AI. Historic: Soundcloud, what3words, TransferWise (now Wise), Monzo, Even.

EPR Coverage

Everything-PR has covered Clarity since 2013.

FAQ

Who owns Clarity Global? Independent. The Brewery network holds a minority stake.

Who is the CEO of Clarity Global? Rachel Gilley, since May 2024.

Where is Clarity Global headquartered? London, UK. Also Cornwall, Amsterdam, Sydney, New York, California.

When was Clarity founded? 2012 in London by Sami McCabe.

What happened to founder Sami McCabe? Departed January 2024. Launched Atrium in August 2024.

What does Clarity Global specialize in? B2B technology and innovation brands.

Key Takeaways

  • Global growth marketing and communications consultancy for B2B tech brands.
  • Founded 2012 in London by Sami McCabe.
  • Rachel Gilley named CEO in May 2024.
  • 100+ person team across offices in 6 cities globally.
  • The Brewery network minority stake.
  • Three acquisitions: DRSmedia, Political Intelligence UK, Sefiani.
  • Historic clients: Soundcloud, what3words, TransferWise (Wise), Monzo.

Tech PR peers: Highwire · Mission North · InkHouse · Method Communications · LaunchSquad · Karbo · Crenshaw Communications · Bospar · Diffusion PR · SSPR / Next PR · Idea Grove · Channel V Media

AI specialists: 5W AI Communications · K2 Global Communications

Public affairs (post-Political Intelligence acquisition): APCO Worldwide · BerlinRosen · Portland Communications

Adjacent EPR coverage: PR Agency Profiles Directory · PR Leaders Directory

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