Global CEO advisory firm Teneo has appointed Gary McGann as a Senior Advisor and Chairman of Teneo's Ireland Advisory Board.
Mr McGann has served in numerous senior Irish management and board positions including as CEO of Smurfit Kappa, Gilbeys of Ireland and Aer Lingus Group, as well as Chairman of Flutter Entertainment and Aryzta.
In his new role with Teneo, he will help advise the firm's clients and support the ongoing growth of Teneo's business in Ireland, which includes over 90 professionals working across the firm's five business segments - Strategy & Communications, Financial Advisory, Management Consulting, People Advisory and Risk Advisory.
Mr McGann will serve as Chairman of Teneo's newly established Ireland advisory board, which will consist of senior leaders from across its global business, including former US Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, former US Senate Majority Leader Senator George Mitchell, former Ireland rugby player Brian O'Driscoll as well non-Executive Chair of Teneo's People Advisory, UK business Sue O'Brien, and several others.
Gary McGann said he was looking forward to helping drive the continued growth of the Teneo business in Ireland and around the world working alongside the firm's strong management team.
"Teneo has a unique business model incorporating Strategic Communications, Consulting and Financial Advisory which adds tremendous value to both Irish and global companies. I am looking forward to working with my new colleagues around the globe," he added.
Paul Keary, CEO of Teneo, said that Ireland is an incredibly important market for its global business and for many of its multinational clients.
"We know they will all benefit from Gary’s guidance and experience, and we are very proud to have him join our firm," Mr Keary said.
CEO of Teneo Ireland Mick O’Keeffe said that the company in Ireland has grown rapidly over the last few years due to our integrated business model.
"Gary will be an important part of the next stage of our journey as we further grow and develop the business. Having someone like Gary on board will be of enormous benefit to the team in Ireland, as well as adding significant value to our long-standing clients around the globe," he added.
