Tony Fratto
Tony Fratto is the Founder and Managing Partner of Hamilton Place Strategies. He is responsible for directing the firm's business strategy as well as leading client teams in highly regulated sectors, particularly finance and international economic policy. With over 20 years of extensive experience in Washington DC, Fratto is a recognized authority on economic, legal, political, and public policy issues. During his tenure at the Treasury and White House, Fratto has directed and participated in communications efforts in more than 60 countries around the globe.
Tony Fratto Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Founder and Managing Partner
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On-Air Contributor
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Deputy Press Secretary
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Assistant Secretary
Academic History
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BA in Economics
CAREER
- While at the White House, Fratto worked directly with the President and the Administration’s senior economic policy, national security, and legal teams, communicating on international and domestic policy issues to national and foreign media.
- While at the U.S. Treasury Department, he led the Administration’s communications strategy for addressing major economic policy issues, including financial crises, tax policy, and international development programs.
- He served in senior roles with three U.S. Treasury secretaries, leading on activities including G7 and G20 finance ministers meetings, IMF and World Bank meetings, preparation for congressional testimony, media interviews, and speeches.
NOTABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
Fratto is especially proud of his work to advance major international initiatives, including:
- multiple trade agreements;
- the creation of the Millennium Challenge Corporation;
- debt cancellation for highly-indebted poor countries; and
- global health initiatives to fight HIV/AIDS and malaria.
CURRENT APPOINTMENTS