For more than 25 years, Mercury has attracted the sharpest minds in politics, media and business, and one of our latest additions is no exception! With more than 15 years of experience, Managing Director Gregory O. Smiley has developed strategic campaigns for national elected leaders, diverse venture funds, nonprofit CEOs and impactful investment firms. He brings a wealth of expertise in public affairs and strategic advisory with a successful career that spans policy, politics, government, higher education and the private sector. Gregory served as a senior advisor in the U.S. Senate, an advisor in the NYS Executive Chamber and on multiple presidential campaigns, as well as campaign manager for a mayoral campaign. He also made history when he was profiled as “the first Black campaign manager” for a sitting U.S. Senator. Before joining Mercury, he founded Trench Town Group, a public affairs consultancy, and co-founded Bridge to Victory, a political donor advisory fund. “Mercury is well known for its experience at the highest levels of government, politics, business, and media,” Gregory said, “and I am honored to join this world-class team of experts who are working to advance the causes of our clients locally, nationally and globally.” #mercuryrising
Congratulations 👏🏾 🎊 💐
Congratulations!
Greg, as your younger brother, I'm still following your lead. Do what you do best... scale businesses and impact. Proud of you! 🚀
So proud of your journey my friend 👏🏽👏🏽🙌🏽
A wonderful choice and a very wonderful person.
Congratulations, Greg and Mercury! Excited to see you sharing your gifts more widely and to continue collaborating.
Congrats and continued success
This is so awesome!
Impressive growth! Congrats my brother.
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1moSo glad to be in the company of Mercury's #Worldclassteam. 🚀