Tom Suozzi joins Actum as co-chair

Former Rep. Tom Suozzi has joined Actum, a global consulting firm, as a co-chair.

Suozzi, a former Nassau County executive and Glen Cove mayor, “brings a wealth of experience and a deep network to Actum, which will help guide the company’s global client base, according to a news release from the firm.

“Actum’s exceptional capabilities, global reach and unmatched talent have helped it grow into a powerful platform that gets results for clients,” Suozzi said in a statement. “I am thrilled to join this team as a co-chair of its Strategic Advisory Board and be part of its continued expansion.”

Suozzi, a certified public accountant and attorney, served in the House of Representatives from New York’s 3^rd Congressional District from 2017 through 2022, and served as a member of the House Ways and Means Committee and vice chair of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus. As a former member of Congress, Suozzi is barred from lobbying the House and Senate for two years.

At Actum, he will provide strategic advice to clients and the firm’s executive team. The firm comprises a team of former elected officials. They include Managing Partner and former Speaker of the California State Assembly Fabian Nunez, former U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer, former White House Chief of Staff and Rep. Mick Mulvaney, former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, former Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., former Member of Parliament Lord Ian McNicol and former Member of Parliament Lord Ed Vaizey.

“Congressman Suozzi has led a distinguished career in government and the private sector, and has a well-earned reputation as a pragmatic problem-solver,” Nunez said in a statement. “To be joined by someone of his caliber and experience is a testament to the team we have at Actum and our remarkable growth as a multidimensional, international public strategy firm.”

The firm was founded in 2021, and has offices in New York; Washington, DC; Los Angeles; Sacramento and London.

“At Actum, we are committed to bringing high-level strategic guidance and solutions to clients across industries and geographies,” Kirill Goncharenko, the firm’s founder and managing partner, said in a statement.  “With his experience as a leader in New York and Washington, Congressman Suozzi will be a dynamic addition to our team, adding value to our growth as a company and to the needs of our clients”.

“We are thrilled to welcome former U.S. Representative Tom Suozzi to our Actum family. The Congressman’s singular understanding of government, politics, and the private sector in both New York and Washington will help our clients navigate challenges and find solutions,” Actum Partner Michael McKeon said in a statement.

“Congressman Suozzi is a welcome addition to Actum and will be an exceptional resource for our team and clients. His vast network and deep knowledge of politics, government and business will add instant value to our team,” Actum Partner Rachel Noerdlinger said in a statement.