March 25, 2025

WASHINGTON – Adfero, a leading strategic communications and public affairs agency, welcomes trusted leader and agency veteran, Steve Lombardo, as Chief Executive Officer. Lombardo, who previously led public affairs and crisis shops at Edelman and Burson, and most recently served as Chief Communications and Marketing Officer at Koch Industries, brings vetted C-suite business, communications and public affairs expertise to the helm, as well as strategic acumen and a visionary mindset to continue Adfero’s tradition of excellence and achieving meaningful results for its clients. 

“Adfero has built an exceptional reputation for delivering wins for its clients in a rapidly changing landscape, and I am honored to join this proven and passionate team as we enter the next era of Adfero’s growth,” said Lombardo. “I am eager to hit the ground running, working with our team to continue to drive success for both our clients and the firm.” 

Lombardo’s distinguished career leaves him primed to lead Adfero’s thriving business. As former CEO of Lombardo Consulting Group and Edelman-owned StrategyOne, he has a track record in growing businesses and scaling operations. 

“We are proud to welcome Steve to the Adfero team,” said former CEO and current Managing Director, Darren Scher. “His extensive expertise, vision and passion for our business of delivering results aligns perfectly with Adfero’s goals for the future. With four years of consecutive growth and achieving a record-setting revenue milestone last year, I am confident that Steve’s proven ability to scale businesses will help take Adfero to the next level and beyond.” 

Lombardo started his career working in political campaigns, including work for the 1992 campaign of President George H.W. Bush and as a senior advisor to the Romney for President campaign in 2008. He has been a commentator on business, politics and media for MSNBC, Fox News, CNN, NPR and network television affiliates across the country. 

Click here to view current openings across industry practice areas and to apply. For a full list of Adfero’s capabilities, industries and services, visit our expertise page. 

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Adfero is a communications agency that integrates sophisticated digital strategies with traditional communications tactics to relentlessly pursue success for its clients. The firm partners with organizations from trade associations and the U.S. government to Fortune 500 companies and nonprofits to tackle reputation and advocacy challenges. Adfero and its experts have been recognized by industry peers and awards panels, such as PRWeek, PRNews and Inc. Learn more about Adfero’s work at adfero.com.