Weber President O'Leary Takes Helm at Penta Group
Thu, May 14, 2026
By Kevin McCauley
Jim O’Leary, Weber Shandwick global president and North America CEO, has joined Penta Group, the DC corporate advisory, as CEO.
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Jim O’Leary, Weber Shandwick global president and North America CEO, has joined Penta Group, the DC corporate advisory, as CEO.
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