The document provides details about Peter Gallagher's experience in strategic communications and public relations. It summarizes his work managing communications for Cushman & Wakefield, including developing strategies around leadership transitions, research, and crisis situations. It also outlines his role writing communications for Morgan Stanley, such as earnings releases, corporate actions, and values refresh projects. Contact information is provided at the end.
5. 1.1 Raising Visibility
CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD, NEW YORKāØ
Managing Director, Global Corporate CommunicationsāØ
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ā¢ Public Relations & Internal Communications Director supporting the Chief
Executive Officer and the Global Global Service Line LeadershipāØ
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ā¢ Responsible for developing strategies for both Financial Communications in
coordination with the CFO and the majority shareholder as well as Crisis
Communications to protect the firmās reputationāØ
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ā¢ Served as a Speechwriter for former CEO John Cushman III and developed a
Communications plan to support the launch of Risk Management Services under
former New York Police Department Commissioner Ray KellyāØ
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ā¢ Publicized Research to enhance Thought Leadership and raise awareness of the
firmās capabilities as well as increased employee engagement by promoting the
firmās strategic priorities and significant wins
6. 1.2 PR Best Practices
Compelling content to highlight the firm's best ideas, capabilities and successes
Draft Press Release: Obtain client approval
Prepare Talking Points: Media-train subject matter experts
Offer Press Exclusives: Embargoed release and spokesperson availability
Distribute Release: Email press list, post on website and share on social media
Engage Employees: Advise via internal memo, intranet article, video or pop-up
Address negative feedback with crisis communications agency
11. 1.7 Speechwriter
Speechwriter for former CEO John Cushman IIIāØ
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12. 1.8 Communications Plan
Developing a Communications Plan to launch Risk Management ServicesāØ
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13. 1.9 Press Placements
Positioning the 1st comprehensive Risk Management offering by a CRE firmāØ
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14. 1.10 Speaking Opportunities
Positioning Commissioner Ray Kelly as having unparalleled expertiseāØ
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Bloomberg The Year AheadāØ
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25. 1.21 Positive Feedback
āHappy Journey Peter and my deep appreciation,ā CEO
āI am ready to help you in the next chapter of your lifeā, former Chairman
āPeter. Thank you for everything. If I can be of help pls let me know,ā Interim CEO
27. 2.1 Corporate Messaging
MORGAN STANLEY, NEW YORKāØ
Executive Director & Corporate Communications Financial WriterāØ
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ā¢ Financial Writer of executive communications including speeches, talking points,
internal memos, earnings releases, annual letter to shareholders and proxy
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ā¢ Participated in projects including earnings due diligence, the response to the
draft Volcker Rule, a corporate Twitter launch, and a refresh of the Firmās valuesāØ
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ā¢ Series 24 Registered Principal compliance officer for communications with the
public by Corporate Communications, Philanthropy and Global Sustainable
Finance
28. 2.2 Writer Best Practices
Clarity, written simply in plain English, at times highly personalized for executives
Proficient: Ability to grasp complex financial issues and translate into a narrative
Seasoned: Articulate in working one on one with members of senior management
Collaborative: Collegial in working with IR on time sensitive or longer lead items
Consistent: Corporate voice and messaging in terms of content, style and format
Manage: Move projects forward in a complex environment
Address potential issues or concerns of multiple stakeholders
29. 2.3 Earnings Releases
Morgan Stanley Reports Third QuarterāØ
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30. 2.4 Corporate Actions
Morgan Stanley Reaches Comprehensive Settlement with MBIAāØ
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31. 2.5 Annual Shareholder Letter
Annual Letter To ShareholdersāØ
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36. 2.10 Series 24
Compliance for public communications by Philanthropy and Sustainable FinanceāØ
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37. 2.11 Positive Feedback
Annual Letter To ShareholdersāØ
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āLooks goodā - James Gorman, CEOāØ
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āOverall I think it reads very well.ā - COOāØ
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āI like it. A couple of comments:ā - CFOāØ
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āFine by meā - Co-President, Institutional Securities Group
MBIA Settlement Press ReleaseāØ
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"Overall this looks very good to me and we have certainly struck the right tone.āāØ
- Global Head of Corporate Communications
Firm ValuesāØ
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"Thanks for all your help. Couldnāt have gotten these speaking points on time
without you!!!!" - VP, Marketing
39. A.1 Academic Background
BOSTON COLLEGE, CHESTNUT HILLāØ
Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Economics & HistoryāØ
- Gasson Scholar: The 30 most distinguished members of Freshman classāØ
- Ignatian Scholar: Cited for Academic ExcellenceāØ
- Educational Policy Committee: One of 4 Student RepresentativesāØ
- University Relations Office: Administrative Assistant writing fundraising speeches
REGIS HIGH SCHOOL, NEW YORKāØ
Jesuit high school which all students attend on full scholarship
Chase Manhattan Bank Corporate Credit TrainingāØ
Four month program of Financial Risk Analysis & Cash Flow Lending
Boeing Airplane Evaluation Seminar
Series 24, 7 & 63, passed Level II CFA