Longacre Square Snares DGA, FGS Veteran
Thu., Mar. 5, 2026
By Kevin McCauley
Longacre Square Partners has named Humza Vanderman partner and head of its London outpost as the financial communications firm expands into Europe.
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Longacre Square Partners has named Humza Vanderman partner and head of its London outpost as the financial communications firm expands into Europe.
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