# Philip Pennellatore

> Philip Pennellatore is the founder and CEO of Boston integrated marketing, public relations and creative agency Belfort Group. After joining predecessor Schneider Associates in 2000, he moved through public affairs and operating leadership, became president and a minority owner in 2015, acquired the firm in 2018 and renamed it in 2019 after Belfort Street in Dorchester, where he grew up.

- **Role:** Founder and CEO at Belfort Group
- **Organizations:** Belfort Group, Schneider Associates
- **Education:** Key Executive Program in Organizational Leadership, Harvard Business School, Studies in Journalism and American Government, Northeastern University
- **Known for:** Completed a planned management buyout of Schneider Associates in 2018 after becoming president and acquiring an initial 20% stake in 2015., Rebranded the firm as Belfort Group in 2019 while retaining the agency's historical continuity and team., Oversaw the addition of more than 50 brands in the period after taking ownership, according to the agency's 2019 relaunch announcement.

## Career timeline

- **2000** — Joined Schneider Associates, beginning a long progression through public affairs, client leadership and agency operations.
- **2006** — Publicly listed as vice president of the firm's corporate and public affairs practice.
- **2008** — Completed Harvard Business School's Key Executive Program.
- **2011** — Served as chief operating officer and partner at Schneider Associates.
- **2015** — Became president and acquired a 20% stake as the firm's succession plan took shape.
- **2018** — Acquired Schneider Associates from founder Joan Schneider and became chief executive.
- **2019** — Relaunched the agency as Belfort Group, named for the Dorchester street where he grew up; the firm reported adding more than 50 brands after the acquisition.
- **2020** — Led the launch of the BG Data Hub, a platform using real-time marketing and communications data.
- **2025** — Described 2025 as perhaps the firm's most successful year during his nearly three decades helping lead the business.

## Achievements

- Completed a planned management buyout of Schneider Associates in 2018 after becoming president and acquiring an initial 20% stake in 2015.
- Rebranded the firm as Belfort Group in 2019 while retaining the agency's historical continuity and team.
- Oversaw the addition of more than 50 brands in the period after taking ownership, according to the agency's 2019 relaunch announcement.
- Launched the BG Data Hub in 2020 to connect real-time marketing and communications data with client decisions.
- Expanded the agency's model across public relations, digital marketing, creative services and web design.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Hosted Belfort Group's summer team outing, reflecting the agency's emphasis on a close-knit culture.
- **2026-05** — Joined chief strategy officer Leah Gallagher for an employee ask-me-anything session about leadership, scope creep and agency management.
- **2026-03** — Belfort Group continued hiring across integrated client strategy and media relations as it expanded its combined digital, creative and communications offering.
- **2026-02** — Called 2025 perhaps the most successful year of his nearly three decades helping lead the business and credited the agency team for the result.

## Links

- Website: https://www.thebelfortgroup.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-pennellatore-51119114/
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/belfortgroup
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@belfortgroup
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belfortgroup/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBelfortGroup/

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Last updated: 2026-09-26