WASHINGTON and NEW YORK, November 14, 2024 | Breakwater Strategy, a leading strategic insights and communications consultancy, announced today that New York-based Gary Ginsberg — a renowned corporate advisor and media executive with over 25 years of experience at the intersection of media, politics, investing, and philanthropy — will serve as a Senior Advisor to the firm and its clients.
Ginsberg brings exceptional depth of experience from his leadership roles at some of the world’s most prominent media, technology and financial organizations. He most recently served as Senior Vice President and Global Chief Communications Officer at SoftBank. Previously, he held executive positions at AT&T/Time Warner and News Corporation, where he served as Executive Vice President of Global Marketing and Corporate Affairs and was a member of the Chairman’s Executive Management Committee.
“Gary Ginsberg brings an extraordinary blend of White House, media industry, and corporate leadership experience to our team. His track record as a trusted advisor to some of the most influential executives in media and technology will be invaluable as we continue to help our clients navigate today’s complex business and communications landscape,” said Arik Ben-Zvi, CEO of Breakwater Strategy.
A New York Times bestselling author of “First Friends: The Powerful, Unsung (And Unelected) People Who Shaped Our Presidents,” Ginsberg began his career in public service, working in the Clinton Administration within the Office of the White House Counsel and at the U.S. Department of Justice. He later served as Senior Editor and legal counsel of George magazine, founded by John F. Kennedy, Jr.
Ginsberg currently serves as chairman of the Board of New Visions for Public Schools and is a founding partner of 25Madison, a New York City-based VC firm and start-up studio. He also holds board positions at Schrodinger, Inc. (Nasdaq: SDGR) and Townsquare Media, Inc.
A magna cum laude graduate of Brown University and Columbia University School of Law, Ginsberg is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and has been a frequent contributor to major media outlets including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and CNN.com.
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