Gerry Gunster

CEO

Gerry Gunster is the Founder and CEO of Gunster Strategies Worldwide, a prominent lobbying firm and referendum specialist based in the United States.1 2 As the leader of the company, Gunster spearheads the firm's ballot measure initiatives and advocacy campaigns on a global scale.4

Professional Background

Gunster has established himself as one of the preeminent strategic and tactical minds in the field of political consulting and issue advocacy.5 His expertise has led Forbes to dub him and his firm as the "go-to-guys" in issue advocacy.3 Gunster's reputation is built on his track record of success, with a tendency to be "on the winning side of every political campaign he joins".3

Company Leadership

Under Gunster's leadership, Gunster Strategies Worldwide has grown into a global public affairs firm with a significant international presence. The company operates offices in various locations, including:

Washington, D.C.
Los Angeles
London
Cairo
Tbilisi3

This global network allows the firm to leverage resources and expertise from around the world to strengthen their campaigns and advocacy efforts.

Notable Campaigns

Gerry Gunster and his firm have been involved in several high-profile political campaigns:

Brexit: In 2016, Gunster Strategies (then known as Goddard Gunster) was engaged by Leave.EU to support the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union.2
Yes California Independence Campaign: The firm was reportedly involved in discussions about splitting California into two states, though some details of their involvement were disputed.2

Company Evolution

Gunster Strategies Worldwide has its roots in Goddard Gunster, founded by the late Ben Goddard, known as the 'Godfather of Issue Advocacy Advertising'.7 The firm changed its name to Gunster Strategies Worldwide on December 14, 2017.2

Over the past three decades, Gerry Gunster has led the company's expansion from a small Washington operation to a leading global public affairs firm.6 His leadership has been instrumental in shaping the company's growth and its involvement in significant global issues.