Mark Skidmore is an entrepreneur and a global leader in marketing and public affairs. As the CEO and co-founder of Assemble he has led the firm’s growth serving top companies, nonprofits, and elected officials. Prior to founding Assemble, Mark launched and advised President Obama’s re-election campaign, and was a Founding Partner of Bully Pulpit Interactive.

Mark has been a featured speaker at the Aspen Ideas Festival, CNN, the Wall Street Journal, and AdAge. He was named to City & State’s Power Consultant’s List, and The National Association of Asian Pacifics in Politics and Public Affairs 40 under 40 List. He currently serves on the advisory board of the Harry Belafonte Legacy Initiative, Sankofa.org. Mark graduated from New York University and is a lifelong fan of the New York Mets.