Jim Gianiny

About Jim Gianiny

I have over 30 years of operational and client engagement expertise spanning all phases of a company’s life cycle. Having successfully managed two start-ups from inception through acquisition, I apply the lessons learned from transforming and growing companies of my own, as well as leading strategic initiatives for Fortune 100 clients, to the benefit of entrepreneurs, executives, and companies of all sizes and across industry sectors.I was privileged to serve as President of DDC for 23 years, as we grew from a small tech start-up to the leading public affairs agency in the country. Key accomplishments include:• Redesigning the firm’s organizational structures and operational models for rapid growth and profitability• Driving employee engagement strategies to reduce turn-over and increase productivity and profitability• Developing the firm’s technology product offering from a single online grassroots application to a full-service CRM platform• Expanding the agency’s offerings from domestic to global with client engagements in 19 countries• Managing diverse teams from five to 150, across multiple disciplines including IT, Communications, Sales, and Client RelationsIn 2014, I negotiated the successful acquisition of DDC by Omnicom, a global media, marketing, and corporate communications holding company. I then led the agency’s seamless integration into the Omnicom family while delivering year-over-year record-breaking revenue and profitability performance. Prior to joining DDC, I was a founding member of the Direct Impact Company, coordinating company operations and overseeing the firm’s lauded growth during the 1990s. Direct Impact was acquired by WPP, a British multinational communications firm, in

Experience

1. Chief Executive Officer

   Prolegis

   Apr 2023 — Present · Washington, DC, US

Education

• University of Maryland

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Journalism, Public Relations

  1985 — 1989

Skills

• Marketing
• Government
• Nonprofits
• Campaigns
• Advertising
• Crisis Management
• Integrated Marketing
• Coalitions
• Public Policy
• Leadership
• Political Consulting
• Editing
• Policy
• Social Media Marketing
• Strategic Communications
• Health Policy
• Campaign Management
• Event Planning
• Corporate Communications
• Public Speaking
• Politics
• International Relations
• Press Releases
• Social Media
• Communication Training
• Political Campaigns
• Public Affairs
• Policy Analysis
• Speech Writing
• Legislation
• Strategic Planning
• Management
• Communications Planning
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Legislative Relations
• Executive Management
• Grassroots Organizing
• Message Development
• Business Development