Jim O'Leary
Jim O'Leary is the CEO of Penta, a global public affairs and strategic communications consultancy that helps corporations, trade associations, and other institutions navigate complex policy, regulatory, and reputational challenges. Penta operates across multiple international markets and is known for integrating research, communications strategy, and stakeholder engagement. O'Leary leads the firm's overall strategy and client advisory work, drawing on a background in public affairs and communications. Under his leadership, Penta has positioned itself as a data-driven consultancy that combines political intelligence with communications counsel for clients across sectors including finance, technology, energy, and healthcare.
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Jim O'Leary is the CEO of Penta, a global public affairs and strategic communications consultancy that helps corporations, trade associations, and other institutions navigate complex policy, regulatory, and reputational challenges. Penta operates across multiple international markets and is known for integrating research, communications strategy, and stakeholder engagement. O'Leary leads the firm's overall strategy and client advisory work, drawing on a background in public affairs and communications. Under his leadership, Penta has positioned itself as a data-driven consultancy that combines political intelligence with communications counsel for clients across sectors including finance, technology, energy, and healthcare.