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'''Kevin Sheekey''' (b.June 12, 1966) is head of Government Relations and Communications for [[Bloomberg L.P.]] a privately held financial software, news, and data company. |
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'''Kevin Sheekey''' (born June 12, 1966) is an American businessman and political adviser. He is head of government relations and communications at [[Bloomberg L.P.]] and chairman of Bloomberg Government.<ref name="Chairman of Bgov">{{cite news|last=Peters|first=Jeremy W.|title=Bloomberg Plans a Data Service on the Business of Government|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/11/business/media/11bloombergnews.html|accessdate=3 August 2011|newspaper=The New York Times|date=10 October 2010}}</ref> Sheekey previously served as deputy mayor for government affairs for the [[New York City|City of New York City]] under [[Michael R. Bloomberg|Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg]]. He is credited with managing Mayor Bloomberg's three successful campaigns for Mayor of New York.<ref name="Move to Bloomberg LP">{{cite news|last=Chen|first=David|title=Top Political Adviser Leaving Bloomberg the Mayor for Bloomberg the Firm|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/03/nyregion/03bloomberg.html?adxnnl=1&adxnnlx=1310756026-NHiD7Gi8R8UVarPudxQCpg|accessdate=15 July 2011|newspaper=The New York Times|date=2 March 2010}}</ref> |
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[http://images.nymag.com/daily/intel/20081231_kevinsheekey_250x375.jpg Photograph of Kevin Sheekey] |
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==Personal life and education== |
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==Education== |
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Sheekey was born on June 12, 1966 and grew up in [[Washington, D.C.]] He lives in New York City with his wife, Robin, and their two children.<ref name="NY Mag Background">{{cite news|last=Smith|first=Chris|title=Bloomberg's Enabler|url=http://nymag.com/news/features/43308/|accessdate=15 July 2011|newspaper=New York Magazine|date=27 January 2008}}</ref> |
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He attended [[Washington University in St. Louis]].<ref name="NY Mag Background">{{cite news|last=Smith|first=Chris|title=Bloomberg's Enabler|url=http://nymag.com/news/features/43308/|accessdate=15 July 2011|newspaper=New York Magazine|date=27 January 2008}}</ref> |
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==Professional career== |
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==Career Highlights== |
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| ⚫ | From 1992 to 1997, Sheekey worked for New York Senator [[Daniel Patrick Moynihan]], serving as press secretary, campaign manager for Moynihan's 1994 re-election campaign and eventually, the Senator's Chief of Staff.<ref name="Observer Article">{{cite news|last=Smith|first=Ben|title=Mike's Brain: Moynihan Guy Playing Rove|url=http://www.observer.com/2004/06/mikes-brain-moynihan-guy-playing-rove/|accessdate=15 July 2011|newspaper=New York Observer|date=14 June 2004}}</ref> |
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Sheekey was hired by Bloomberg L.P. in 1997 to work as the company's chief Washington lobbyist.<ref name="NY Mag Background">{{cite news|last=Smith|first=Chris|title=Bloomberg's Enabler|url=http://nymag.com/news/features/43308/|accessdate=15 July 2011|newspaper=New York Magazine|date=27 January 2008}}</ref> He followed Bloomberg into politics in 2001, designated "the architect of Mr. Bloomberg's unlikely mayoral bid" by ''[[The New York Times]]''.<ref name="Bloomberg bid">{{cite news|last=Nagourney|first=Adam|title=For 2 Years, Bloomberg Aides Prepared Bid|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/21/us/politics/21bloomberg.html|accessdate=15 July 2011|newspaper=The New York Times|date=21 June 2007}}</ref> As part of the Bloomberg administration, Sheekey served as president of the New York Host Committee, the organization in charge of overseeing the [[Republican National Convention]], and later, as Bloomberg's deputy mayor of government affairs.<ref name="Observer Article">{{cite news|last=Smith|first=Ben|title=Mike's Brain: Moynihan Guy Playing Rove|url=http://www.observer.com/2004/06/mikes-brain-moynihan-guy-playing-rove/|accessdate=15 July 2011|newspaper=New York Observer|date=14 June 2004}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | From 1992 to 1997, Sheekey worked for New York Senator [[Daniel Patrick Moynihan]], serving as press secretary, campaign manager for |
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Sheekey played a prominent role in developing projects such as [[PlaNYC]] and obtaining billions in school construction funds for New York City from state legislators.<ref name="Move to Bloomberg LP">{{cite news|last=Chen|first=David|title=Top Political Adviser Leaving Bloomberg the Mayor for Bloomberg the Firm|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/03/nyregion/03bloomberg.html?adxnnl=1&adxnnlx=1310756026-NHiD7Gi8R8UVarPudxQCpg|accessdate=15 July 2011|newspaper=The New York Times|date=2 March 2010}}</ref><ref name="NY Mag Background">{{cite news|last=Smith|first=Chris|title=Bloomberg's Enabler|url=http://nymag.com/news/features/43308/|accessdate=15 July 2011|newspaper=New York Magazine|date=27 January 2008}}</ref> He is also known for exploring and organizing Bloomberg's potential presidential run in 2008. The mayor eventually opted to complete his second term rather than run for president.<ref name="Bloomberg bid">{{cite news|last=Nagourney|first=Adam|title=For 2 Years, Bloomberg Aides Prepared Bid|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/21/us/politics/21bloomberg.html|accessdate=15 July 2011|newspaper=The New York Times|date=21 June 2007}}</ref> |
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In 1997, Sheekey was hired as the Director of Government Relations for [[Bloomberg L.P.]], the media and financial information company founded by Michael Bloomberg. In 2000, Sheekey was responsible for winning Bloomberg L.P. the official sponsorship of the party after the [[White House Correspondents Association]] Dinner, one of Washington’s most prominent social events.<ref>[http://www.observer.com/node/49379] Mike's Brain: Moynihan Guy Playing Rove "''New York Observer''"</ref> |
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Sheekey returned to Bloomberg L.P. in 2010 to oversee government relations and communications for the company and serve as chairman of Bloomberg Government, a subscription data service providing aggregated government news and analysis. He is based part-time in London where he represents Bloomberg L.P.'s global business presence.<ref name="New Role at Bloomberg">{{cite news|title=Sheekey Departs|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/sheekey-departs.html|accessdate=15 July 2011|newspaper=New York Daily News|date=2 March 2010}}</ref> |
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After managing Bloomberg to a victory for Mayor in 2001 over [[Mark Green]]{{Disambiguation needed|date=June 2011}}, Sheekey worked briefly in City Hall before leaving to become President of the New York City Host Committee, which was responsible for coordinating New York’s involvement in the 2004 [[Republican National Convention]]. |
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In 2005, Sheekey ran Bloomberg’s re-election campaign in his race against [[Fernando Ferrer]]. Although offered a job running [[California]] Governor [[Arnold Schwarzenegger]]’s 2006 re-election campaign,<ref>[http://www.esquire.com/features/esquire-100/sheekey1007]"No. 17: Kevin Sheekey, Political Question of the Year" ''''[[Esquire (magazine)|Esquire]]'' '' |
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</ref> Sheekey stayed in New York and was named Bloomberg’s Deputy Mayor for Government Relations. |
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The strategy behind Michael Bloomberg’s potential run as an independent candidate for President in 2008 was referred to as the “Sheekey Master Plan.”<ref>[http://nymag.com/news/features/43308/ Can Kevin Sheekey Make Mike Bloomberg the Next President? - New York Magazine<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> On February 28, 2008, Bloomberg announced that he would not seek the Presidency but speculation that he would be drafted as a candidate for Vice President began immediately.<ref>[http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2008/02/28/2008-02-28_barack_obamas_dream_ticket_mike_bloomber.html Barack Obama's dream ticket: Mike Bloomberg for vice president<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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In 2010, Sheekey left the office of the [[mayor of New York City]] to rejoin the private company [[Bloomberg L.P.]] on May 1 where he oversees the company's government relations and communications efforts reporting to its chairman, Peter T. Grauer.<ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/03/nyregion/03bloomberg.html Top Political Adviser Leaving Bloomberg the Mayor for Bloomberg the Firm]</ref> |
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==References== |
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* [http://cityfile.com/profiles/kevin-sheekey City File Bio] |
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Revision as of 19:21, 11 August 2011
Kevin Sheekey | |
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| Born | June 12, 1966 |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Washington University in St. Louis |
| Occupation(s) | Head of Government Relations and Communications for Bloomberg L.P. Chairman of Bloomberg Government |
Kevin Sheekey (born June 12, 1966) is an American businessman and political adviser. He is head of government relations and communications at Bloomberg L.P. and chairman of Bloomberg Government.[1] Sheekey previously served as deputy mayor for government affairs for the City of New York City under Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg. He is credited with managing Mayor Bloomberg's three successful campaigns for Mayor of New York.[2]
Personal life and education
Sheekey was born on June 12, 1966 and grew up in Washington, D.C. He lives in New York City with his wife, Robin, and their two children.[3]
He attended Washington University in St. Louis.[3]
Professional career
From 1992 to 1997, Sheekey worked for New York Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, serving as press secretary, campaign manager for Moynihan's 1994 re-election campaign and eventually, the Senator's Chief of Staff.[4]
Sheekey was hired by Bloomberg L.P. in 1997 to work as the company's chief Washington lobbyist.[3] He followed Bloomberg into politics in 2001, designated "the architect of Mr. Bloomberg's unlikely mayoral bid" by The New York Times.[5] As part of the Bloomberg administration, Sheekey served as president of the New York Host Committee, the organization in charge of overseeing the Republican National Convention, and later, as Bloomberg's deputy mayor of government affairs.[4]
Sheekey played a prominent role in developing projects such as PlaNYC and obtaining billions in school construction funds for New York City from state legislators.[2][3] He is also known for exploring and organizing Bloomberg's potential presidential run in 2008. The mayor eventually opted to complete his second term rather than run for president.[5]
Sheekey returned to Bloomberg L.P. in 2010 to oversee government relations and communications for the company and serve as chairman of Bloomberg Government, a subscription data service providing aggregated government news and analysis. He is based part-time in London where he represents Bloomberg L.P.'s global business presence.[6]
References
- ^ Peters, Jeremy W. (10 October 2010). "Bloomberg Plans a Data Service on the Business of Government". The New York Times. Retrieved 3 August 2011.
- ^ a b Chen, David (2 March 2010). "Top Political Adviser Leaving Bloomberg the Mayor for Bloomberg the Firm". The New York Times. Retrieved 15 July 2011.
- ^ a b c d Smith, Chris (27 January 2008). "Bloomberg's Enabler". New York Magazine. Retrieved 15 July 2011.
- ^ a b Smith, Ben (14 June 2004). "Mike's Brain: Moynihan Guy Playing Rove". New York Observer. Retrieved 15 July 2011.
- ^ a b Nagourney, Adam (21 June 2007). "For 2 Years, Bloomberg Aides Prepared Bid". The New York Times. Retrieved 15 July 2011.
- ^ "Sheekey Departs". New York Daily News. 2 March 2010. Retrieved 15 July 2011.