Ed McMullen

Edward Thomas McMullen Jr. (born May 1, 1964) is an American political strategist and diplomat, who served as the United States Ambassador to Switzerland from 2017 to 2021.[1]

Edward T. McMullen Jr.
United States Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein
In office
November 21, 2017 – January 17, 2021
PresidentDonald Trump
Preceded bySuzan G. LeVine
Succeeded byEva Weigold Schultz (acting)
Personal details
Born
Edward Thomas McMullen Jr.

(1964-05-01) May 1, 1964
Spouse(s)Margaret Ann Wade
EducationHampden–Sydney College

Prior to assuming his current role, he was the president of McMullen Public Affairs, an advertising and corporate public affairs company.[2]

McMullen was involved with Trump's successful 2016 presidential campaign, acting as chairman of the candidate's South Carolina Republican primary efforts, helping to plan the 2016 Republican National Convention, and serving as a member of Trump's transition team and as vice chair of the Trump inaugural committee.[3]

McMullen left office on January 17, 2021.[4]

References
  1. "Edward T. McMullen Jr. (?–)". Office of the Historian, U.S. Department of State. Retrieved January 30, 2020.
  2. "President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Personnel to Key Administration Posts". The White House. Retrieved September 20, 2017.
  3. Marchant, Bristow (December 30, 2016). "SC consultant helped steer Trump to improbable victory". The State. Retrieved September 22, 2017.
  4. Farewell Message from Ambassador McMullen (Youtube video). January 14, 2021. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
Diplomatic posts
Preceded by
Suzan G. LeVine		 United States Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein
2017–2021		 Vacant
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