# Paul Keary

> Paul Keary is the New York-based co-founder and CEO of Teneo. Born in Loughrea, County Galway, he previously led communications at Xerox Europe, ran Financial Dynamics in North America and held senior management and business integration roles at FTI Consulting. Teneo’s chief operating officer before becoming CEO on June 29, 2021, he now leads a global advisory business and remains involved in workplace inclusion and mentoring initiatives.

- **Role:** Co-founder and CEO at Teneo
- **Organizations:** Teneo, FTI Consulting, Financial Dynamics, Xerox Europe, Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative, Billie Jean King Foundation, Council on Foreign Relations, Council for Inclusive Capitalism, U.S. Foundation Board for National University of Ireland, Galway
- **From:** Loughrea, Ireland
- **Nationality:** Irish and American
- **Education:** Marketing and communications graduate; specific qualification not stated
- **Known for:** Co-founded Teneo in 2011 and became CEO in 2021., Irish America Wall Street 50 honoree, 2009., Irish Echo Top 40 Under 40 honoree, 2009.

## Career timeline

- **—** — Served as Head of Communications at Xerox Europe.
- **—** — Led Financial Dynamics’ North American business.
- **2004** — Moved to the United States.
- **2009** — Documented as Senior Managing Director and Director of Business Integration at FTI Consulting; named an Irish America Wall Street 50 honoree and Irish Echo Top 40 Under 40 honoree.
- **2011** — Co-founded Teneo with Declan Kelly and Doug Band and served as COO.
- **2014** — Participated in the launch of the Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative.
- **2021-06-29** — Appointed CEO of Teneo, effective immediately.
- **2023-05** — Accepted Read Ahead’s gala award alongside Teneo volunteer mentors.
- **2024-02-06** — Testified before the US Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations about Teneo’s work for the Public Investment Fund and document disclosure.
- **2026-03-16** — Teneo and Thoughtworks announced an AI-focused joint venture.

## Achievements

- Co-founded Teneo in 2011 and became CEO in 2021.
- Irish America Wall Street 50 honoree, 2009.
- Irish Echo Top 40 Under 40 honoree, 2009.
- Received Public Relations Consultants Association recognition for financial and corporate communications.
- Accepted the 2023 Read Ahead Gala Award with Teneo mentors.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — Co-authored an article with Thoughtworks CEO Mike Sutcliff for Fortune arguing for effective AI governance.
- **2026-03** — Teneo and Thoughtworks launched an AI-focused venture led by Alex Pigliucci.
- **2026-01** — Appeared in a Davos conversation with Teneo vice chairman Paul Ryan.
- **2026-01** — Teneo announced an agreement to acquire PwC New Zealand’s business restructuring services unit, covering 22 professionals.

## Links

- Website: https://www.teneo.com/person/paul-keary/

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