Global Connect Group is a consulting, "government affairs" and business development company that combines public affairs & business expertise to maximize the potential of large corporations and non profits in the U.S & throughout the globe.
Professionals with extensive expertise in public relations & communications prowess within the public and private sector.
Global Connect Group is focused on providing consulting services on organizational design, business development, communications, public affairs, business investment strategy and international relations.
"With many years of experience in the public sector, Global Connect Group offers the highest level of professionalism, enthusiasm, reliability and excellent results. Experience that allows us to reach our clients and guide them along the way."
Founder & CEO
Tony Rivero is CEO and founder of Global Connect Group, LLC. He collaborates with large corporations and nonprofits in the U.S. and throughout the globe to maximize their potential on organizational design, business development, communications, public affairs strategies, and international relations. Tony’s experience includes the private & public sector, and elected service.
Tony has extensive background in public service and served three terms as a member of the Arizona House of Representatives, two of those he was Chairman of the State & International Committee. As Chair he was the legislature’s key contact with world leaders and Arizona’s top trading partners. His legislative achievements include establishing trade offices in Israel, Chihuahua and Guanajuato, Mexico. His international work included hosting dignitaries including former President of Mexico Vicente Fox, former President of Costa Rica Laura Chinchilla, former Prime Minister of Pakistan Shaukat Aziz, former Defense Minister of Israel Moshe Yaa’lon, former Director of the Mossad Shabtai Shavit, and many others. His work also included organizing large trade missions seeking to strengthen trade with Arizona’s top economic partners. The delegations included visits to Israel, Mexico City, Chihuahua, Guanajuato, and Zacatecas.
Before his service at the state level, Tony served a four-year term as a Peoria City Councilmember. Elected at age 28, Tony was one of the youngest elected council members in Peoria’s history. His successes include establishing “Fiesta Peoria'' the largest Hispanic community festival in the West Valley. Focused on cutting red tape he collaborated in the implementation of “same day permitting” and the reduction of the food tax in the City of Peoria.
Before winning four elections Tony’s first encounter with politics was as an intern in the Office of U.S. Senator Jon Kyl. Soon after, he worked as a coalition’s director on the John McCain’s 2008 Presidential Campaign. He has also consulted on Presidential Campaigns in Latin America.
Tony and his wife live in Peoria with their four children. He graduated from Arizona State University with a B.A. in History and Political Science, and a master’s in public administration.
Global Connect Group now works with strategic parters around the world.
Marco Inc, U.S., Mexico, Guatemala,
Duri Services, Wisconsin, Guanajuato.