David Metzner
David Metzner is a Co-Founder of the American Continental Group. In this role, he has assisted corporates and non-profit organizations in understanding the development of public policy in both Washington and across the United States. He has consulted for more than 25 years on the federal nature of the American Government. In 2007, Metzner assumed the leadership of ACG Analytics, the firm’s analytical consultancy. He is often asked to speak about the development and implementation of the Trump Administration’s domestic and foreign policies.
David Metzner Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Managing Partner
Academic History
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Bachelor of Arts in Economics
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Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy
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Juris Doctor
- Since ACG's inception, Metzner has supervised the publication of over 9000 pieces of written research and countless custom research assignments for clients.
- He has led the organization of research trips to Athens on Grexit, London on Brexit, Berlin on EU macro, and Washington on the Venezuela crisis, the GSEs, and Puerto Rico.
- He began his public policy career as the Director of Legislative Affairs for The Singer Company, where he assisted senior executives in developing corporate positions on tax policy, international trade, and national security.
- At Fletcher, he produced a highly regarded thesis on the role of the Vice President in Foreign Policy.
- At George Washington, he did research on government procurement policy and its impact on the economy.
- He has been recognized by Crain’s New York Business and Washington Life for his deep understanding of the developmental process of public policy in the United States.
- He has consulted on national debates among the Republican and Democratic political parties, the regulation of the financial markets, trade policy, intellectual property, and foreign policy.
- He is a member of the Economic Club of Washington and the National Committee on US-China Relations.
- He has appeared as a guest on Real Vision.