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PPHC Expands Strategic Advisory Platform with Appointment of TrailRunner Sports President
WASHINGTON, March 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. ("PPHC" or "the Company") (Nasdaq: PPHC), a leading global provider of strategic communications services, today announced that TrailRunner International ("TrailRunner"), one of the Company's member firms, has named Alden Mitchell as President of TrailRunner Sports, its global sports advisory business. The appointment reflects PPHC's continued investment in high-value growth areas across its platform. As the global
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[{"type":"text","content":"WASHINGTON, March 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. ("PPHC" or "the Company") (Nasdaq: PPHC), a leading global provider of strategic communications services, today announced that TrailRunner International ("TrailRunner"), one of the Company's member firms, has named Alden Mitchell as President of TrailRunner Sports, its global sports advisory business.","length":419,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"The appointment reflects PPHC's continued investment in high-value growth areas across its platform. As the global sports industry grows in scale and institutional complexity, leagues, teams, ownership groups, universities, and brands increasingly require the same strategic communications and advisory capabilities that PPHC's member firms deliver across corporate reputation, financial communications, crisis, and strategic advisory services.","length":452,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"TrailRunner Sports was established in 2023 to meet this demand. Since launch, the business has built a client roster spanning major professional teams in the United States and abroad, sports teams, universities, collegiate conferences, and brands. A joint venture with Legends, the global premium experiences company, TrailRunner Sports advises on crisis and reputation management, league expansions, media rights negotiations, litigation communications, and other significant transactions. The appointment of a dedicated President signals the next phase of investment in the platform as client demand continues to grow.","length":620,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"Mitchell joins from Stanford Athletics, where she served as Chief Operating Officer and Interim Athletics Director, overseeing capital projects, external relations, facilities and operations, finance, human resources, and revenue-generating initiatives. As Interim Athletics Director, she led the organization through a period of competitive and commercial success while driving fundraising growth, strengthening partnerships, and enhancing financial discipline.","length":462,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"Previously, Mitchell led Uber's Consumer Business Development team from 2021 to 2024, spearheading strategic partnerships with the NFL, Live Nation, Marriott, Instacart, and others. Earlier...