 Ariel Gonzalez |
The Podesta Group has brought on healthcare strategist Ariel Gonzalez as a principal. He will lead the firm’s healthcare lobbying practice, which represents clients such as the American Health Care Association, General Nutrition Corporation and Novartis.
Gonzalez comes to Podesta from the American Psychiatric Association, where he was chief of government relations, serving as a key spokesperson for the organization before national, state and local media. He previously directed federal health and family advocacy at AARP, where he was the chief expert on Medicare, Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, physician reimbursement and other critical issues.
His past experience includes developing and leading federal and state coalitions to advocate on behalf of clients. In addition, he has served as a pro bono attorney for victims of domestic violence and legal counsel for the elderly.
Ballard Partners has added defense technology company Sempre to help it land federal contracts for digital infrastructure projects.
Flock Safety has hired Off Hill Strategies, a boutique lobby firm that boasts of its commitment to conservative principles.
Ballard Partners has signed South Korea’s SK Americas unit for representation on US semiconductor policies and developments.
Ballard Partners has signed to a represent the US unit of Rheinmetall, Germany’s biggest defense contractor, on Army procurement issues.
BGR Group signs on to provide lobbying and PR services for Terzo, an AI financial intelligence platform. Douglas Lute, chair of BGR’s international and defense practices, will join Terzo’s board of directors.
