Dowling Steps Down at Burson
Thu, Aug. 27, 2026
By Kevin McCauley
Tom Dowling, who began his career at Burson-Marsteller more than 37 years ago, is stepping down as chair of the US energy & industrials sector on Oct. 1.
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Tom Dowling, who began his career at Burson-Marsteller more than 37 years ago, is stepping down as chair of the US energy & industrials sector on Oct. 1.
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