Matthew Guilbault is Associate Director, State Government Affairs at Novartis. In this wide ranging interview, we discuss how he got into lobbying, the pros and cons of being a contract lobbyist, racing motorcycles, and more.
- Matt studied to be a pilot before deciding to focus on pre-law studies at the College of St. Rose.
- He got his first job in politics for a State Senator after networking at the restaurant he worked at in Albany.
- After almost seven years working at the New York General Assembly, Matt transitioned to an in-house lobbying position.
- After 10 years working in-house, he worked as a contract lobbyist.
- Matt owns 7 motorcycles, and used to race them professionally.
- Matt's current position is with Novartis, as Associate Director of Government Affairs
- He now covers New York, Maine, and Vermont
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