George Thompson

Senior Vice President and Senior Partner, General Manager at FleishmanHillard

Arlington, Virginia, United States

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Experience

  • Senior Vice President and Senior Partner, General Manager at FleishmanHillard
    Jul 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 1 mo

    George is the GM of FleishmanHillard Washington, D.C. where he helps his deeply-talented and creative colleagues deliver their best work. During his 20+ year career, George has specialized in orchestrating integrated communications and public affairs campaigns for companies seeking to win and retain government contracts, improve and defend their reputations, and grow their market presence.

  • Partner at Banner Public Affairs
    Jan 2014 - Jul 2020 · 6 yrs 7 mos

    Leads the communications and media relations practice for Banner Public Affairs. Manages integrated communications campaigns for corporate clients, supporting their business objectives in Washington, DC and in public sector markets. Deep experience in defense, technology and telecommunications.

  • Fleishman-Hillard, Inc. (16 yrs 6 mos)
    • SVP & Senior Partner
      Aug 1997 - Jan 2014 · 16 yrs 6 mos

      Leads FleishmanHillard's business-to-government communications capability, focused on the unique needs of the aerospace and defense industry. Develops and drives communications campaigns to support clients' domestic and international business development and capture efforts. Manages FH Washington, DC's Public Affairs and Corporate Reputation divisions. Client experience: AT&T, HP, Harris Corporation, iRobot, Lockheed Martin, Motorola, CTIA, Nortel Networks, and Tata Consultancy Services.

    • Vice President
      Jan 2001 - Jun 2001 · 6 mos

      Managed pan-EMEA communications programs for multiple technology and telecommunications clients including Nortel Networks.

  • Communications Manager at Electronic Messaging Association
    1995 - 1997 · 2 yrs