Bill Hildebrand has named partner at public affairs firm, MAD Global Strategy.
Hildebrand has played an instrumental role in driving the firm’s growth, since he began at the firm in 2022. He served as managing director, fostering client relationships, and promoting a strong culture across the organization. His promotion reflects not only his individual accomplishments but also the firm’s continued commitment to recognizing leadership from within.
Prior to MAD Global, Hildebrand previously spent a decade at Mercury, a bipartisan strategy firm.
“I have been fortunate to have Bill as a colleague of mine in numerous career endeavors for nearly 25 years,” Mike DuHaime, founder and CEO, MAD Global, said. “He is the consummate professional – smart, organized, hard-working and effective for our clients. And just as importantly, Bill is a great husband and father and driver of the great culture we have at our firm.”
“Bill has been an invaluable member of the MAD Global team, adding extraordinary impact to all the work we do for our clients,” Laura Matos, partner, MAD Global, said. “In addition to being a remarkable public affairs practitioner, Bill is a fantastic individual and I am thrilled to welcome him to the Partnership table.”
At MAD, Hildebrand specializes in combining polling and data modeling with targeted advertising and grassroots mobilization programs to frame choices and achieve complex business objectives for Fortune 500 clients, trade associations, and nonprofits.
Among his key focus areas include energy, infrastructure, coalition management, and real estate. Additionally, Hildebrand leads the development and execution of paid advertising for a broad spectrum of clients—including political leaders, state and local ballot initiatives, national super PACs, and 501(c)(4) advocacy groups.
A Rutgers University graduate, Hildebrand began his career in New Jersey politics, became Northeast Political Coordinator for the reelection of President George W. Bush, and later served as vice president of a New Jersey-based political consulting firm.
