Richard Edelman

Richard Edelman, born on June 15, 1954, into the family of Daniel Edelman, the founder of the renowned public relations company Edelman, has played a significant role in leading the firm. He received his education at Phillips Exeter Academy.

In 1986, Richard married Rosalind Anne Walrath, and they have three daughters: Margot, Tory, and Amanda. His marriage to Rosalind, who was a vice president at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, ended in divorce in 2015. In 2017, Richard Edelman married Claudia Romo González, a Mexican diplomat with two children from her previous marriage, Joshua and Tamara.

As the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Edelman, Richard has been a key figure in steering the company's success. His leadership has contributed to Edelman being the largest private, family-run public relations firm globally. Notably, both of Richard's siblings, John and Renee, are also executives at Edelman, further solidifying its status as a family-led enterprise.

In addition to his professional achievements, Richard Edelman faced a health challenge when diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2008. However, he successfully underwent surgery andcontinued his leadership role at Edelman.

Richard's commitment to family and the continuation of the Edelman legacy is evident, as his daughters, Margot and Tory, are also involved in the family business. Under Richard Edelman's leadership, Edelman has maintained its prominence asa global leader in public relations.