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Richard Powell joins Bloomberg
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In yet another sign of Bloomberg LP’s ambitions for expansion around the
world but particularly here in Washington, the company has hired Richard
Powell to be its chief communications officer.

Powell has served as the chief operating officer of Burson-Marsteller since
2007, but prior to that, was the managing director of Quinn, Gillespie &
Associates, a Washington-based public affairs firm, since 2001.

He'll report to Kevin Sheekey, head of government relations and public
affairs at Bloomberg LP and chairman of BGov.

Full release after the jump.

Richard C. Powell Jr. to Lead Global Communications Efforts for Bloomberg
L.P.

Powell will oversee the expansion of Bloomberg’s global communications
strategy and infrastructure

New York, January 6 – Bloomberg L.P. today announced that Richard C. Powell,
Jr. will join the company as chief communications officer. He will join the
company from Burson-Marsteller, where he is currently chief operating
officer worldwide.

In his new role, Powell will oversee the expansion of Bloomberg's
communications strategy and infrastructure to support the company's global
growth in new and existing markets.

“Rick has demonstrated the strategic vision and abilities that will build on
Bloomberg's leadership position worldwide,” said Peter Grauer, Chairman of
Bloomberg L.P. "His experience in international communications and finance
will be valuable assets at Bloomberg."

"We look forward to Rick joining at a time when Bloomberg is being more
ambitious than ever," said Dan Doctoroff, President of Bloomberg L.P. "In
just the past two years, we have started eight new businesses which allow us
to reach new audiences like never before. Rick's track record of managing
complex and global issues will give a big boost to our ability to reach
those audiences."

"Bloomberg is going through an exciting period in its history, and I'm
looking forward to joining this dynamic and innovative team," Powell said.

Powell will report to Kevin Sheekey, head of government relations and public
affairs at Bloomberg L.P. and Chairman of Bloomberg Government.

Powell’s career has included senior management roles in communications,
public affairs and venture capital firms and has overseen numerous global
projects for multinational corporations and government leaders. Prior to his
current role at Burson-Marsteller, he served as managing director of Quinn
Gillespie & Associates in Washington, DC.

About Bloomberg
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professionals and businesses. Bloomberg combines innovative technology with
unmatched analytics, data, news, and display and distribution capabilities,
to deliver critical information via the Bloomberg Professional service and
multimedia platforms, including Bloomberg Businessweek and Bloomberg Markets
magazines. Bloomberg's media properties span television, radio, digital and
print, making up one of the world’s largest news organizations.
Headquartered in New York, the company employs more than 12,500 people in
137 offices around the world.
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Eric D. Schwerin
Rosemont Seneca Partners
(202) 333-1880
eschwerin@rosemontseneca.co