Regarded as a thought leader in the political information industry, Peter Cherukuri is currently the EVP, Advertising & Business Development at POLITICO as the innovative media company expands into additional products and services for the influencer community. Previously he served as the VP & General Manager for the DC bureau of Huffington Post overseeing operations and revenue as the publication expanded in the Washington market before its sale to AOL. Prior to Huffington Post, Peter was the publisher of Roll Call overseeing the business and editorial operations for the Capitol Hill newspaper and helping the company diversify via acquisitions into a multi-platform information & advocacy services company. Additionally, he led marketing and business development efforts for TMG Custom Content, a DC-based agency that develops targeted print and online content for corporations and nonprofits. He received his start in the political publishing market working at National Journal Group and Congressional Quarterly in product development and branding leadership roles.

Originally from Mingo County, West Virginia, he received his BA from Colgate University and currently serves on the board for the National Press Foundation, the West Virginia University School of Journalism, the Close-Up Foundation, and the tech start-up incubator, 1776. He is also co-founder of K Street Capital, an angel investment group based in DC.