Todd Asher is the Deputy Principal for Media and Technology at Bloomberg Associates, a global philanthropic consulting organization for cities. Todd helps municipal governments to address digital transformation in their cities. He draws on experience serving in New York City government as well as best practices from the private sector and international cities around the world.

Prior to joining Bloomberg Associates, Todd served as First Deputy Commissioner for the Mayor’s Office of Media & Entertainment after serving as Chief Operating Officer for NYC Media. He was responsible for day-to-day operations as well as business development, customer service and industry support in the digital, film, television and commercial production arenas. Todd was instrumental in the appointment of the first Chief Digital Officer and creation of the NYC Roadmap for the Digital City. He helped to increase digital education programs in New York City and to expand the ‘Made in New York’ brand to the tech sector.

Todd also spent over a decade managing various aspects of the digital and media operations for Bloomberg LP. Based in New York and London, he helped launch multiple 24 hour financial news channels across Europe, South America and Asia.