Matt J. Lauer

Washington & Geneva. Enjoys urban environs, contrarians, public diplomacy, trade. Passport-carrying truth teller. X is personal amusement.

[Matt J. Lauer @MattJLauer]

Let's clean up America's cities!

[Samantha Sault @SamanthaSault]

Remember when they thought I was silly for chasing down the stars of The Hills at the 2008 #WHCD...

[Qorvis @Qorvis]

It's #WHCD weekend! Qorvis Chairman @SamanthaSault explains how it's evolved and what to expect – because anything can happen in Trump world.

[Qorvis @Qorvis]

Qorvis's @TomSharpe134 joined @BeckyCNN on @CNN this morning to discuss what he calls the "deadlock" in the Strait of Hormuz + more.

[Qorvis @Qorvis]

When it comes to securing the Strait of Hormuz, "the military solution is the least good solution," Qorvis's @TomSharpe134, a former Royal Navy officer previously deployed to the Persian Gulf, tells @business. https://t.co/bPSSCiA7rg

[Qorvis @Qorvis]

How are commodities traders coping with the extreme instability right now? Benoît Lioud, who leads the Qorvis Geneva office, discusses how traders manage risk and adverse market movements. @suissenegoce @unige_en #QorvisInsights

[Matt J. Lauer @MattJLauer]

Last week was one of the busiest deal weeks I can remember, made possible by a great team working across time zones and continents.

* Monday — From the Oval Office, EXIM announced Mercuria’s participation in Project Vault, supporting America’s Strategic Critical Minerals Reserve.

* Tuesday — In Doha, announced a 20-year LNG sale and purchase agreement with Commonwealth LNG, reinforcing long-term energy security.

* Wednesday — Announced a new U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) partnership, advancing investment in critical minerals and secure, transparent supply chains.

* Thursday — At the U.S.–DRC Presidential Business Roundtable at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, joined H.E. President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi and U.S. executives to advance critical minerals supply chains and infrastructure development in the DRC.

* Friday — From India, announced a new trading joint venture between Tata International and Mercuria to scale global commodities trading and supply-chain solutions.

[Qorvis @Qorvis]

Adios, Maduro: Qorvis senior advisor @TomSharpe134 breaks down the breaking Venezuela news and what it means for oil, minerals, trade, and maritime security. Read in @Telegraph https://t.co/9wNSO9m2Ui

[Qorvis @Qorvis]

Happy New Year! We closed out 2025 and celebrated 25 years in Dubai with clients, friends, and our @DMCCAuthority team. We look forward to working with you in 2026 and wish you good health and strong returns! 🍾

[Mercuria @Mercuria]

Mercuria was pleased to participate in the Partnership for Transatlantic Energy Cooperation (#PTEC) with @ENERGY, @Interior, @USEmbassyAthens & @AtlanticCouncil this week in Athens 🇬🇷 as the U.S. strengthens long-term energy ties with Europe. #EnergySecurity #LNG #Transatlantic

[Mercuria @Mercuria]

Executives from Mercuria, Rolex other Swiss firms meet Trump - https://t.co/kYhbs1Hfis

[Qorvis @Qorvis]

Since our founding in 2000, Qorvis has navigated a lot of change. One thing has remained constant: for 25 years, we’ve stood by our clients through peaks and valleys, helping them manage volatility and global shifts with the human intelligence that comes from being in the room.

We kicked off our 25th year at Café Milano with longtime clients, government officials, diplomats, journalists, and dear friends. Cheers to the next 25!

#Qorvis25 #StrategicCommunications #Geopolitics #PhysicalIntelligence

[Matt J. Lauer @MattJLauer]

RT @USEmbassyBern: 🇺🇸🎊🇨🇭 Happy Swiss National Day! E schöne 1. Auguscht! Bonne fête nationale ! Buona Festa Nazionale! Buna Festa naziunala…

[Matt J. Lauer @MattJLauer]

Gen X didn’t demand attention. We just were cool. And maybe still are.
https://t.co/1qdxwLb4B2

[Qorvis @Qorvis]

DC's most influential media, business leaders, and bipartisan policymakers partied at the Swiss Ambassador's residence, the most coveted #WHCD invite and a celebration of shared values between the U.S. and Switzerland.

[Samantha Sault @SamanthaSault]

Congrats to the incredibly prolific (and fellow Terp) @jonallendc on your new book!

[Qorvis @Qorvis]

During #WHCD, we cohosted a party at Butterworth's to support @HelpingAHero. @SecRubio joined media, policymakers, and influencers for cocktails and a worthy cause. Thanks to consummate host and new #DC power restaurateur @RaheemKassam for the hospitality!

[Matt J. Lauer @MattJLauer]

Join @Qorvis this summer for a competitive, in-person management consulting and public affairs internship. To demonstrate your commitment to #physicalintelligence and in-person work, we only accept applications via U.S. Mail, courier, or drop-off. https://t.co/aZfaMw8CLE #Internship #Consulting #PublicAffairs

[Matt J. Lauer @MattJLauer]

The last balanced budget was 25 years ago under Clinton. @algore’s Reinventing Government cut 250K federal jobs, shut agencies like USIA, and slashed waste. After decades of bloat, it’s time @elonmusk helped balance the budget and bring back efficient, in-person federal work. https://t.co/Jbzk0nMaal

[Qorvis @Qorvis]

The Qorvis team was buzzing about DC for the inauguration, gathering intel and making connections at the Cabinet reception, official balls, and @HelpingAHero fundraiser. We look forward to helping clients navigate the next four years.

[Whit Stillman @WhitStillman]

So many business doofi on TV & in annual reports (!) these days with open collars & no tie - looking like doofuses (& conformist to boot). The tie is the single best aspect of menswear - follow Dickie Taylor of Marketing's brilliant example.