Mark Irion, former president of Levick and CEO of Dutko Worldwide, has joined M&A consulting firm Prosper Group in Washington as a senior advisor.
Irion helmed Dutko for 10 years and led its sale to private equity firm Lake Capital in 2003 and later to Grayling in 2009. He joined Levick in 2013 and stepped down in January.
Prosper partner David Bosses said his firm's work on the SKDKnickerbocker sale in October resulted in a spike in business in the PA, lobbying and PR sectors for consulting and M&A. He said Irion gives the firm a "greater capacity" to help clients navigate acquisitions, mergers and integrations.
Irion started out as a Capitol Hill aide.
Cornerstone Government Affairs has inked a $25K monthly pact with Qatar to advance the relationship of the Arab state and the US.
Former House speaker Kevin McCarthy has teamed up with a crew of Republican heavy hitters to launch Watchtower Strategy, a public affairs firm that will focus on advocacy, strategy and strategic communications.
The National Association of Manufacturers has named Alexa Lopez VP of communications & public affairs, a newly created position. She was at the Transportation Security Administration.
