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| Michael O'Mara |
Michael O’Mara, who was COO at imre, has joined Clyde Group as its first president & COO. He reports to CEO & founder Alex Slater.
In his 15-year stint at imre, O’Mara helped grow the shop from 50 to 270 staffers.
He will work with Slater to lead strategy, manage operations, drive its culture and scale up the DC-based boutique shop.
Clyde Group hired O’Mara after a months-long search.
Slater called O’Mara a brilliant industry expert and strategic mind who shares the same values and principles as Clyde Group.


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