Kelleher Associates, LLC Announces Upcoming Retirement of Ed Kelleher, Founder and Former President/CEO


Wayne, PA -- November 10, 2010 -- Kelleher Associates, the Philadelphia region’s premier career and executive coaching firm, has announced that Ed Kelleher will be retiring November 18th.

Ed Kelleher founded the firm in 1998 and served as President/CEO until 2008. He built the company around his extensive experience in corporate human resources executive roles and career management consulting. Ed has a well-earned reputation as an outstanding career coach, having individually assisted many hundreds of senior managers, professional and executive clients to achieve successful career transitions and reach their fullest potential.

Ed Kelleher’s name is synonymous with excellence in career management service,” said Mitch Wienick, the current owner, President and CEO of the firm. “We will surely miss Ed’s warm and supportive presence, yet the principles and values with which he served his clients will remain integral to our operational model.”

A Philadelphia native, Ed’s extensive corporate background includes diverse and progressively responsible executive human resources positions with world class organizations such as RCA, Marriott Corporation, ARAMARK, and CIGNA.

Prior to establishing Kelleher Associates, Ed was a Principal and Senior Consultant at Millard Consulting Services. Before that, he was a Senior Consultant with Right Associates.

For many years, Ed has been the facilitator of the monthly ExecuNet meetings in the Philadelphia region. He is also a member of the Greater Philadelphia Senior Executive Group. Ed serves on the Board of Directors for a local social service not-for-profit, Mercy Neighborhood Ministries.

“I am honored to have had the privilege and pleasure of working with so many remarkable people, both clients and staff. It has truly been a labor of love,” Kelleher said. “I am confident that the firm will continue under Mitch’s guidance to fulfill the founding vision of providing the highest caliber service available. It is the right time for me to retire from this wonderful firm and devote my attention to my first love, my family.”

About Kelleher Associates, LLC
Kelleher Associates, LLC
is the Philadelphia region’s premier career and executive coaching firm, offering consistent, individualized attention and customized programs delivered professionally and empathetically by broadly experienced and skilled consultants. Additional information is available at http://www.kelleherllc.com.

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