Teneo Appoints Dr. Steve Van Riel as a Senior Managing Director and UK Head of Insight and Innovation

Teneo, the global CEO advisory firm, today announced the appointment of Dr. Steve Van Riel as a Senior Managing Director and UK Head of Insight and Innovation in the firm’s Strategy and Communications business in London. His focus will be on the continuous evolution of our market-leading offer in using data-driven insights to measure and enhance corporate reputation.

Steve re-joins Teneo from Edelman, where he has worked since 2022 as the agency’s regional Head of Trust Development and Senior Strategy Director. His work spanned corporate and brand building clients, with a consistent focus on making trust a relevant and actionable concept for business leaders.

Previously, Steve had joined Teneo’s dedicated strategy and research team through the acquisition of Blue Rubicon, leading the strategic insight work on some of our most important clients. Steve started his career in politics and policy, working for the Labour Party under the Blair/Brown governments, in roles including Head of Research and Director of Policy and Research.

Andrew Feldman, CEO of Teneo’s UK Strategy & Communications business said: “I am thrilled to welcome Steve back to the business as our UK Head of Insight and Innovation. At a time when data driven insight is critical to communications strategy, Steve’s deep expertise and intellectual rigour will be pivotal in helping us to meet the rapidly evolving needs of our clients.”

Dr. Steve Van Riel said: "Teneo doesn’t stand still—and that’s exactly what drew me to this role. When clients are demanding more evidence and sharper strategic thinking, Teneo’s drive to set the pace makes leading innovation and insight here a truly compelling opportunity."

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