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Web Summit Appoints Katherine Maher As CEO After Paddy Cosgrave Criticism

PRIVATEApr 08, 2024•about 2 years ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Web Summit

Katherine Maher
Israel

Description

In October 2023, Web Summit hired Katherine Maher as its new CEO after Paddy Cosgrave received criticism for accusing Israel of committing war crimes and breaching international law following the Hamas attacks in Israel on October 7. However, Cosgrave announced on Monday that he is returning as a CEO.

Company Information

Company

Web Summit

Location

Israel

About

The Web Summit was originally set up and held in Dublin before being moved to Lisbon in 2015.

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