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Market · Philippines · Tue 18 Aug · 3 min read

DigiPlus hires Teneo for international push

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What happened

DigiPlus Interactive Corp has appointed Teneo as its strategic advisor. Teneo is a US-based executive advisory firm that works with senior leadership on communications, government relations, and reputational positioning. DigiPlus already holds licenses in South Africa and Brazil. This hire is a deliberate move to build the external relations infrastructure needed for further international market entry.

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Sources: GGRAsia

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