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Jesse M. Gutierrez

Award-winning Public and Government Affairs Executive

Jesse M. Guiterrez is an award-winning public and government affairs executvie who oversees the political, legislative, and regulatory interests of multinational corporations. Mr. Gutierrez has a proven track record of influencing executive branches, administrative agencies, fedeal, state, and foreign governments. Over the past 10-years, Mr. Gutierrez has amended, passed, and defeated hundreds of bills to provide multinational corporations with the strategic advantages they need to conduct business successfully in the domestic and global market place. Jesse has received numerous awards for excellence in the field of public policy, as well as recognition from business leaders from throughout the Western Hemisphere. He lives in New York City with his wife and daughter.

Professional Experience

Director, Public & Government Affairs                                                    2007 - Present
The McGraw-Hill Companies
New York, NY

The McGraw-Hill Companies is a leading global information services provider meeting worldwide needs in the financial services, education and business information markets through leading brands including Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, BusinessWeek and J.D. Power and Associates. The Corporation has more than 280 offices in 40 countries. Sales in 2007 were $6.8 billion.

National Client Services Manager                                                           2004 - 2007
Standrard & Poor's
New York, NY

Standard & Poor's is the world's foremost provider of financial market intelligence, including independent credit ratings, indices, risk evaluation, investment research and data. With approximately 8,500 employees, including wholly owned affiliates, located in 21 countries. Standard & Poor's is an essential part of the world's financial infrastructure and has played a leading role for more than 140 years in providing investors with the independent benchmarks they need to feel more confident about their investment and financial decisions.

Director of Communications                                                                     2000 - 2004
Council of the Americas
New York, NY

The Council of the Americas is an international business organization led by David Rockefeller, whose Blue Chip corporate members drive more than 80% of the direct foreign investment in the Western Hemisphere. The Council advocates democracy and the rule of law, and encourages strong trade relations among the businesses and economies throughout the Americas.

Senior State Fiscal Policy Analyst                                                            1998 - 2000
Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund
Austin, TX

The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund is a national law firm that promotes sound public policies, laws and programs to safeguard the civil rights of the 45 million Hispanics living in the United States through litigation, advocacy and community education and outreach, leadership development, and higher education scholarships.

Asset Administrator                                                                                    1992 - 1996
General Electric Asset Management Corporation
Houston, TX

General Electric Asset Management Corporation is a global asset manager, technology, and financial services company wholly owned by General Electric Company, that manages approximately $190 billion in total assets. Portfolios managed by include $89 billion in client assets for leading institutions and individual investors around the world, and the $60 billion GE U.S. Pension Trust.

Education

M.A.        Government Relations, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
                 -Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs
                 -Institute of Latin American Studies

B.S.         Political Science, University of Houston, Houston, TX
                 -PhD Program, Political Science, One Semester

A.A.S.      Paralegal Studies, Phoenix College, Phoenix, AZ

Training

Leadership Institute, National Hispanic Corporate Achievers
Media Communications, Dick Valeriani, former NBC White House Correspondent
Crisis Communications, Dick Valeriani, former NBC White House Correspondent
Executive Communications, Standard & Poor’s University
Leadership Training, Standard & Poor’s University
Project Management, Standard & Poor’s University
How to Sell Like a Pro, Dale Carnegie Sales Training

Affiliations

Government Affairs Council, Software and Information Industry Association
Critical Issues Task Force, Association of American Publishers
Goverment Affairs Committee, Software & Information Industry Association
Steering Committee, Business Education Network, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Strategic Relationships Committee, McGraw-Hill Companies Hispanic Heritage Networks
Business Committee, University of Texas Alumni Association, New York City Chapter

Awards

Silver Medal, Best Annual Report, Written Text, Public Policy Organization, 2002 ARC Awards
Honorable Mention, Best Annual Report, Public Policy Organization, 2002 ARC Awards
Honorable Mention, Best Annual Report, Cultural Organization, 2002 ARC Awards

Personal

English and Spanish
Married; 1 Child


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