# Kai Anderson CEO of [[Cassidy & Associates]] and the man who bought the firm back: Anderson led the June 2017 management buyout that returned Cassidy to independence from Interpublic Group. Former deputy chief of staff to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid — Democratic-leadership staff pedigree converted into ownership of K Street's oldest earmark shop. Listed in the [[Revolving Door Roster]]. *Status: stub — expand with Reid-era career, the IPG buyout mechanics, firm strategy since.* ## See also [[Revolving Door Roster]] · [[Revolving Door]] · [[Lobbying Hub]]