Bradley was born in Washington, D.C., and attended the Sidwell Friends School. His parents were devout Christian Scientists. As a youth he rode horses at Meadowbrook Stables, where he … See more

In 1979, at the age of 26, Bradley founded the Research Council of Washington, later renamed The Advisory Board Company. The initial purpose of the company was to do research on … See more

In 1997, Bradley made his first acquisition as a publisher, purchasing the National Journal. He hired Michael Kelly, a well-known journalist who had just been fired from The New Republic after frequently clashing with owner Martin Peretz. Kelly was known for his … See more

Politically, Bradley considers himself a centrist. He has contributed to the Democratic and Republican parties. In the 2008 U.S. presidential primaries he donated to Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, and Mitt Romney. See more

In addition to publishing, Bradley works with various educational and charitable organizations. He founded the Child Protection Network, the largest system of acute care facilities for abused children in the Philippines. The network now includes emergency centers … See more