 During the 2008 presidential election efforting, 
Peter Powers was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Giuliani Partners; he replaced Giuliani in this role in June 2007, as Giuliani was in midst of his campaign for president.Peters was formerly a deputy mayor of New York, 

Giuliani subsequently returned to work at the firm, splitting time between it and the law firm Bracewell & Giuliani.The company made an emphasis on consulting on energy-related matters.