Government and public sector
10 government relations experts
These ten professionals have held government relations and government affairs roles inside operating companies. A reader can learn how in-house government relations leaders set priorities and work with legislators, regulators and other public officials.
Professionals to explore
01—10Albert G. Lytton
LinkedInExperience: Head of Federal Government Affairs · Insulet Corporation
Head of Federal Government Affairs at Insulet Corporation since 2021, where the profile says the work includes developing, implementing and directing a federal and state government affairs strategic plan. Former Associate Director, Federal Government Affairs at Novo Nordisk (2018–2020) and Chief of Staff at U.S. House of Representatives (2011–2017).
Andre Welch
LinkedInExperience: Director Of Government Relations · Ford Motor Company
Director Of Government Relations at Ford Motor Company since 2021 and former Government Affairs Manager there (2020–2021). The profile describes the position as Legislative and Regulatory Director in Ford's Government Relations, responsible for key environmental and safety advocacy efforts with the federal government. Former Manager, Automotive Safety Rulemaking and Policy at Ford Motor Company (2017–2020).
Charley Poe
LinkedInExperience: Director of Government Relations · Eastman
Director of Government Relations at Eastman since 2008 and former Director of State Government Relations there (2002–2008). The profile says the current role oversees all government relations activity on the federal and state level. Former Assistant Commissioner for Manufacturing Services at Tennessee Department of Economic Development (2001–2002).
Curtis Magleby
LinkedInExperience: Vice President Government Relations · Ford Motor Company
Vice President Government Relations at Ford Motor Company since 2011 and former Director, Public Policy and State Relations there (2001–2011). The profile describes direct advocacy and engagement with policy makers and key stakeholders, coupled with hands-on experience in core business functions such as finance, purchasing and program management.
Erin Kester, MBA, PMP
LinkedInExperience: Director of Government Relations, Offshore Wind - West Coast, US · RWE
Former Director of Government Relations, Offshore Wind - West Coast, US at RWE (2022–2025), where the profile says Kester held primary responsibility for RWE's state government relations and regulatory strategy. Director of Government and Regulatory Affairs at esVolta, LP since 2026. Former Policy, Regulation & Markets Manager at Avangrid (2015–2022).
Jeff Hogg
LinkedInExperience: Head of Government Relations · Futurewei Technologies, Inc.
Former Head of Government Relations at Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (2020–2023) and Director, Federal Government Relations at Reynolds American Inc. (2006–2019). The profile describes building relationships with key government officials and stakeholders to shape policies that align with organizational goals. Former Legislative Director at U.S. Rep. Mike McIntyre (2002–2006).
Kirk Anderson
LinkedInExperience: Director of Government Affairs · Nidec Motor Corporation
Former Director of Government Affairs at Nidec Motor Corporation (2022–2025), where the profile says the role involved developing and implementing a comprehensive government relations strategy for Nidec. Director of Government Relations and Public Affairs at ABB since 2025. Former Senior Industry Director at National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) (2018–2022).
Phillip Fordham, MBA
LinkedInExperience: Director of Government Relations · Celanese
Director of Government Relations at Celanese since 2023. Former Sr. Manager, Federal Government Relations (2022–2023) and Manager, Federal Government Relations (2021–2022) at LyondellBasell. As Government Relations Representative at International Paper (2018–2021), the profile says the work advanced International Paper's key legislative and regulatory priorities by cultivating bipartisan support of the U.S. House, Senate and White House Administration.
Stephanie Keeffe
LinkedInExperience: Director US Government Relations · Charles River Laboratories
Director US Government Relations at Charles River Laboratories since 2025. The profile says Keeffe leads U.S. Government Relations for Charles River Laboratories, helping the company stay ahead of legislative, regulatory and public affairs issues that could affect its work, its sites and its ability to operate. Former Director of External Affairs at Etain (2019–2022).
Traci Kraus
LinkedInExperience: Executive Director, Government Relations · Cummins Inc.
Executive Director, Government Relations at Cummins Inc. since 2023 and former Director, Government Relations there (2016–2023). The profile describes leading Federal Government Relations for Cummins Inc., with a focus on energy and environment, hydrogen and fuel cell technology, and decarbonizing transportation legislative and regulatory issues. Other Cummins Inc. roles listed include Government Relations Manager (2014–2016) and Washington Representative (2012–2014).
Choose the right perspective
Match the person's level of government to your issue, since federal advocacy in Washington, state legislative work and regulatory engagement call for different relationships and skills. Also weigh whether you need someone who has built a government relations function from scratch or someone who has run an established one inside a large company.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How do you decide which bills and regulations deserve active engagement and which only need monitoring?
- 02How do you show company leadership what government relations work has achieved when outcomes take years?
- 03When do you rely on trade associations or outside lobbyists, and when does the company need its own voice?
Reaching government relations experts
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