# Jon Silvan

> Jon Silvan is the founding partner and CEO of Global Strategy Group, the New York firm he started with Jefrey Pollock in 1995 and helped grow from a small political polling shop into a national public affairs, communications and research agency. His work has crossed electoral politics, corporate reputation and major civic projects, including stakeholder strategy for rebuilding at the World Trade Center site, while the firm's 2022 partnership with SEC Newgate extended its reach internationally.

- **Role:** Founding Partner and CEO at Global Strategy Group
- **Organizations:** Global Strategy Group, SEC Newgate, Arthur W. Page Society, PR Council, Association for a Better New York, Citizens Budget Commission, Partnership for New York City, Lab/Shul
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** Dual degree in political communications and economic development, University of Massachusetts Amherst
- **Known for:** Guided Global Strategy Group from a boutique political polling shop into a public affairs, communications and research firm with more than 150 professionals and nine U.S. offices., Helped expand GSG internationally through its 2022 partnership with SEC Newgate., Worked with Silverstein Properties to build stakeholder support for breaking ground and rebuilding at the World Trade Center site.

## Career timeline

- **1995** — Co-founded Global Strategy Group with Jefrey Pollock in New York as a political polling shop, initially working from Grandma Rose's apartment.
- **2006** — Global Strategy Group began advising Kirsten Gillibrand from her first congressional campaign; Silvan later remained among her advisers.
- **2000s** — Worked with Silverstein Properties on stakeholder support connected to breaking ground and rebuilding at the World Trade Center site.
- **2019** — Appeared on the PR Council's Agency of the Future podcast to discuss durable client relationships and the importance of recruiting and retaining talent.
- **2020** — Observer ranked Silvan No. 2 on its PR Power list after GSG's busiest election cycle to that point.
- **2022** — Spearheaded GSG's partnership with SEC Newgate, making GSG the international group's flagship U.S. agency while retaining its brand, leadership and operational independence.
- **2024** — GSG was ranked No. 1 on Observer's PR Power list; Silvan credited the team's work across disciplines.
- **2025** — Marked GSG's 30th anniversary and described 2024 as the firm's biggest year yet; announced plans for a corporate insights practice.
- **2026** — GSG ranked No. 1 on Observer's list of the 50 most powerful PR firms, and Silvan appeared on City & State's Albany, New York City and Manhattan power lists.

## Achievements

- Guided Global Strategy Group from a boutique political polling shop into a public affairs, communications and research firm with more than 150 professionals and nine U.S. offices.
- Helped expand GSG internationally through its 2022 partnership with SEC Newgate.
- Worked with Silverstein Properties to build stakeholder support for breaking ground and rebuilding at the World Trade Center site.
- Advised public officials including U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and clients spanning business, advocacy and major New York institutions.
- Led GSG as it earned the No. 1 position on Observer's PR firm lists in 2024 and 2026.
- Was included in City & State's 2026 Albany, New York City and Manhattan power rankings.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Ranked No. 35 on City & State's 2026 Manhattan Power 100.
- **2026-04** — Included at No. 44 on City & State's 2026 New York City Power 100.
- **2026-03** — Global Strategy Group ranked No. 1 on Observer's 2026 list of the 50 most powerful PR firms.
- **2026-01** — Silvan and Jefrey Pollock ranked No. 44 on City & State's 2026 Albany Power 100.
- **2025-02** — Celebrated Global Strategy Group's 30th anniversary and outlined plans for a corporate insights practice.

## Links

- Website: https://globalstrategygroup.com/team/jon-silvan/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonsilvan/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/jonsilvan

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Last updated: 2026-09-22