Leo Varadkar Joins Penta Group Advisory Board

Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has been appointed to the global advisory board of the US-based public relations firm Penta Group. He will begin his role on April 10, bringing extensive experience in government and policy-making to the company. Penta, which acquired Irish PR firm Hume Brophy in 2023, operates globally, advising major companies like Microsoft and Google. Varadkar, known for his leadership during Brexit and social reforms in Ireland, will enhance Penta's ability to provide strategic advice in a complex global environment. His role, approved by the Standards in Public Office Commission, involves strategic advisory without lobbying. Varadkar also holds a part-time teaching position at Harvard Kennedy School.