Chris Leahy

Founder and Managing Member at LongView Public Strategies, LLC
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Washington, District of Columbia, United States, US
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • German Limited working proficiency

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Jim McVaney

Chris is one of the most comprehensive strategic thinkers I have ever met. He has an uncanny ability to anticipate political shifts, both large and small, and to develop cogent strategies for leveraging the opportunity or mitigating the risks. He is always "on" and focused, constructively challenging his team to develop innovative ways to deliver for the company in the government policy arena as well as straight commercial side. His ability to track and execute a diverse conglomerate policy/advocacy portfolio is truly impressive. Over the period I worked for Chris our team achieved significant successes that positively touched the bottom line and executed on leadership directives that allowed the for the transformation of the company. I learned a lot from Chris and the incredible team that he built and am proud of our many accomplishments.

Carol Raulston

Chris is a tireless advocate and sound strategic thinker. He has a clear understanding of the legislative and regulatory process and how to maximize opportunities for Peabody Energy.

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Credentials

  • Attorney and Counselor at Law
    D.C. Bar
  • Attorney and Counselor at Law
    Virginia State Bar

Experience

    • United States
    • Government Relations Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Founder and Managing Member
      • 2023 - Present

      Founded LongView Public Strategies, a boutique corporate affairs and policy consulting firm, to provide strategic counsel to innovative companies, organizations, and entrepreneurs creating or protecting new markets and products or facing government oversight or over-regulation. Develop, execute, and coordinate 360° strategies to engage governments and achieve positive outcomes in the financial services, energy, transportation, healthcare, and technology sectors. Founded LongView Public Strategies, a boutique corporate affairs and policy consulting firm, to provide strategic counsel to innovative companies, organizations, and entrepreneurs creating or protecting new markets and products or facing government oversight or over-regulation. Develop, execute, and coordinate 360° strategies to engage governments and achieve positive outcomes in the financial services, energy, transportation, healthcare, and technology sectors.

    • Government Relations Services
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Board Member
      • 2018 - Present

      The Chamber of Commerce of the United States is the world’s largest business organization. Our members range from the small businesses and chambers of commerce across the country that support their communities, to the leading industry associations and global corporations that innovate and solve for the world’s challenges, to the emerging and fast-growing industries that are shaping the future. For all of the people across the businesses we represent, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is a trusted advocate, partner, and network, helping them improve society and people’s lives. Show less

    • United States
    • International Affairs
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Member, Corporate Council Executive Committee
      • 2018 - Present

      Meridian is a nonpartisan, nonprofit diplomacy center that connects leaders through culture and collaboration to drive solutions for global challenges. Founded 60 years ago, we've equipped thousands of leaders with the networks, insights and cultural context essential for non-partisan work on shared issues. Meridian is a nonpartisan, nonprofit diplomacy center that connects leaders through culture and collaboration to drive solutions for global challenges. Founded 60 years ago, we've equipped thousands of leaders with the networks, insights and cultural context essential for non-partisan work on shared issues.

    • United States
    • Software Development
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Chief Corporate Affairs Officer & Vice President, Global Government Relations and Public Policy
      • 2018 - 2022

      Realigned and led a team of 35 professionals for Intuit, Fortune 500 provider of financial technology tools like TurboTax, QuickBooks, Credit Karma, and Mailchimp. Responsible for advising the CEO, Leadership, and Board as well as engaging with U.S. and global governments, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders involved in tax, financial services, data, privacy, and AI policy, as well as regulated business transactions. Managed global advocacy, public policy, stakeholder relations, public affairs and communications, and strategic philanthropy. Chairman of the Intuit PAC. Notable Work: ● Led lobbying to secure approval of Intuit as the first PPP non-bank lender and drove engagement with the IRS to enable stimulus payments and tax relief during COVID. Disbursed over $2 billion of PPP loans and billions in stimulus relief. ● Successfully lobbied for Department of Justice approval of Intuit's largest acquisitions: Mailchimp and Credit Karma. ● Developed and orchestrated Intuit’s first-of-its-kind commitment to help 1 million small businesses cut their carbon emissions 50% by 2030. Formally announced at COP26 UN Climate Conference in Glasgow, Scotland. ● Conceived and helped create the Intuit QuickBooks Small Business Index, a policy collaboration between Intuit and The University of Chicago Department of Economics providing key insights into the health of the small business ecosystem. Show less

    • United States
    • Government Relations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Board Member
      • 2018 - 2022
    • United States
    • Public Policy Offices
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Board Member
      • 2018 - 2022
    • United States
    • Government Relations Services
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Board Member
      • 2016 - 2022
    • United States
    • Chemical Manufacturing
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Board Member
      • 2016 - 2018
    • Chemical Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Vice President, Government Relations and Public Policy
      • 2013 - 2018

      Realigned and led the US government relations and public policy function, including 25 professionals, for this Global 500 life sciences company. Advised US and global board-level leadership on strategy, policy, M&A, and advocacy. Served as the company’s principal representative to federal, state, and local governments, as well as stakeholders engaged with the Bayer Pharmaceuticals, Consumer Health, and Crop Science divisions. Issues included: healthcare, chemical, environmental, agriculture, IP, tax, and trade policy. Board member, BayerPAC. Notable Work: ● Supported Bayer’s $66 billion Monsanto acquisition, the largest all-cash deal in history. Secured critical regulatory approvals from The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and the US Department of Justice. ● Amended the emergency Senate Ebola legislation that directed FDA to qualify Chagas disease for the Priority Review Voucher (PRV) program. Recent single PRV sale prices have exceeded $350 million. Show less

    • United States
    • Mining
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Vice President, Government Relations and Public Policy
      • 2007 - 2013

      Led federal government relations advocacy for a leading Fortune 500 energy company. Closely advised executive and board-level leadership on federal policy issues, including climate, energy, environment, tax, and trade policy. Notable Work: ● Crafted and championed federal legislation that would have mandated a national CO2 emissions reduction regime for electricity generation. Legislation funded a large-scale national CO2 capture and beneficial use program. Led federal government relations advocacy for a leading Fortune 500 energy company. Closely advised executive and board-level leadership on federal policy issues, including climate, energy, environment, tax, and trade policy. Notable Work: ● Crafted and championed federal legislation that would have mandated a national CO2 emissions reduction regime for electricity generation. Legislation funded a large-scale national CO2 capture and beneficial use program.

    • United States
    • Legislative Offices
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • House Energy and Commerce Committee Majority Policy Coordinator and Counsel
      • 2004 - 2007

      Directed policy and oversight initiatives for the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection. Developed policy administered by the Federal Trade Commission, the Department of Commerce, the US Trade Representative, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Strong focus on technology and privacy policy, as well trade, automotive, manufacturing, IP, and digital content issues. Established Congressional Cystic Fibrosis Caucus. Notable Work: ● Drafted and managed consideration of legislation included in the Transportation bill requiring OEMs to make Electronic Stability Control (ESC) standard in the US. The most beneficial safety policy since the safety belt, according to NHTSA. Show less

    • Germany
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Government Relations and Public Policy Counsel
      • 1998 - 2004

      Led federal, state, and grassroots lobbying activities for one of the world’s largest auto manufacturers. Issues included: automotive, environmental, energy, manufacturing, tax, and trade policy. Notable Work: ● Crafted and championed an amendment to the federal “Alternative Fuel Motor Vehicle Credit” consumer tax incentive, which was intended to spur market acceptance of advanced fuel efficiency engine technologies. Valued at over $100m. Led federal, state, and grassroots lobbying activities for one of the world’s largest auto manufacturers. Issues included: automotive, environmental, energy, manufacturing, tax, and trade policy. Notable Work: ● Crafted and championed an amendment to the federal “Alternative Fuel Motor Vehicle Credit” consumer tax incentive, which was intended to spur market acceptance of advanced fuel efficiency engine technologies. Valued at over $100m.

Education

  • University of Pennsylvania
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
  • American University Washington College of Law
    Doctor of Law (J.D.)
  • IMD Business School
    Bayer Senior Management Program

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