Brian Kelly Joins CM2 Limited as Directorof Government Relations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Washington, DC | January 7, 2010

CM2 Limited, LLC is pleased to announce that Mr. Brian Kelly has joined CM2 Limited as Director of Government Relations, broadening CM2's senior leadership team and deepening our capabilities in the areas of political intelligence, lobbying and government relations.

Brian has over 30 years of government affairs consulting experience, along with political-strategic and tactical planning for corporations, trade associations and foreign governments.

"Brian's tremendous political and business experience will help CM2 to serve clients' needs more effectively, especially as government's role in business increases," said Matt Polak, CM2's Founder. "Brian's diverse background in Telecom, Media, Entertainment and Defense enhance CM2's long-term vision and strategy to provide world-class strategy, intelligence and M&A advisory services to our clients" added John Hedden, CM2's co-Managing Partner.

Brian’s most recent corporate role was as Senior Director for Comcast Corporation, where he served as one of the lead liaisons for the company between the US Congress, The White House and other Government agencies for 5 years. Previously, he held the position as the Senior Vice President for Global Government Affairs and Communications for the Electronic Industries Alliance, EIA, where he directed the global public policy and communication initiatives for EIA. EIA comprised of more than 2,100 member companies whose products range from the smallest electronics components to the most complex system used by defense, space and industry, including the full range of consumer products.

Brian has held senior management positions with the Walt Disney Company and the National Association of Broadcasters. Brian has worked with several governments in Asia on democracy training and serves as an informal advisor to several European and Asian nations on the US political system and US Government Policy.

Brian serves on the Board of Advisors for Stafford Multimedia in Hollywood, CA, the Salvation Army Advisory Board of Alexandria, VA and the Congressional Sportsman Foundation Board in Washington, DC.Brian is a graduate of Samford University in Birmingham, AL.

"There is a natural fit between CM2's existing business and my own experience -- I am excited about what we can collectively achieve," noted Kelly.

Click here for a link to Brian Kelly's biography.

CM2 Limited is headquartered in Arlington, VA and specializes in working at the intersection of strategy, M&A, and competitive intelligence. CM2 personnel have played key roles in over 90 M&A transactions and over 1,000 intelligence projects on a global basis. Please email mpolak@cm2limited.com for more information.