New York, NY—March 15, 2022—Prosek Partners announced today that Matthew Beck has joined the firm as Senior Vice President in its new Washington, D.C. office. Beck brings two decades of policy, financial services, and capital markets communications experience to the firm. Most recently, he was Senior Director of Media Relations at the Investment Company Institute (ICI). Prior to that, he was Vice President, Strategic Communications at the Glover Park Group and, earlier in his career, Communications Director and Policy Advisor for the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means.
“Building a world-class public affairs team in Washington is a strategic priority for our firm,” said Andy Merrill, Partner at Prosek responsible for Special Situations. “Matthew has advised many of our clients in the financial services space over the years, and he is universally respected. He brings a rare combination of capital markets, government and strategic communications experience that makes him a perfect fit for our client base and culture.”
Jim David, Head of Prosek’s Washington Office, said, “Matthew will be an invaluable partner in the growth of our public affairs practice. With his command of financial services policy and his understanding of the media and advocacy landscape in Washington, he will be a superb resource for Prosek clients seeking strategic support here. I could not imagine a stronger addition to the team and look forward to working closely with him.”
“I am excited and honored to join the Prosek team,” said Matthew Beck. “Global markets and policy are increasingly intertwined and I’m eager to work with Jim and our colleagues to help clients navigate these complex, challenging times.”
Prosek established its Washington, D.C. office in January 2022. The firm has announced a series of other major investments in recent months as well, including its equity stake in Blue Dot Capital, which marries ESG communications and consulting, the hiring of Phil Walters from Finsbury into its London office, the hiring of Dan Alloca as MD into its Marketing Division, the hiring of Katie O’Reilly as MD from Milken Institute and a new office in Palm Beach, Florida.
About Prosek Partners
Prosek Partners is among the largest independent communications and marketing firms in the U.S. and one of the few domestic, mid-size firms that offers global capabilities through its London office and international network. Specializing in providing a full range of communications solutions to financial and professional services companies, the firm delivers an unexpected level of passion, creativity and marketing savvy. Prosek Partners’ “Unboxed Communications” approach brings breakthrough ideas to every client engagement. Services include digital and traditional media relations, financial communications, investor relations, transaction services, crisis communications and issues management, digital marketing, design and creative services, content creation, publishing, media training and branded entertainment. The firm has been named an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Company, a “Top Place to Work in PR” by PR News, A New York Observer Power PR firm, and a PRovoke “Best Agency to Work For” and “Global and North American Corporate/Financial Agency of the Year.” Prosek Partners is a certified Woman-Owned Business. For more information about Prosek Partners please visit www.prosek.com or follow the agency on Twitter at www.twitter.com/prosekpr.