Global Citizen Axes Teneo CEO Kelly from Board
Thu., Jun. 24, 2021
By Kevin McCauley
Teneo CEO Declan Kelly was dropped from the board of Global Citizen after he became drunk and exhibited inappropriate behavior during a May fundraising event.
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Teneo CEO Declan Kelly was dropped from the board of Global Citizen after he became drunk and exhibited inappropriate behavior during a May fundraising event.
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