Josh Isay is a leader in advertising, public relations, and electoral politics. As co-founder and CEO of SKDK, Josh redefined the public affairs and political consulting business. SKDK was the first consultancy to successfully, and at scale, apply political campaign principles to helping major corporate brands, philanthropies, and non-profits.  In 2016, Josh sold SKDK to a private equity backed holding company and stepped down as CEO in 2022.  Prior to leading SKDK, Josh was Chuck Schumer’s campaign manager and his first Senate Chief of Staff.