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ReportTom Arnold Chief Executive Officer 2001 – 2013
This publication celebrates Tom Arnold's contribution to Concern. It looks at a number of innovations that Concern has delivered under Tom's leadership.
Tom Arnold, pictured with Irish International Rugby Player, Rob Kearney after he received his 2013 People of the Year Award at the 39th Annual People of the Awards Ceremony organised by Rehab held in the CityWest Hotel, Co. Dublin. Photo: Robbie Reynolds.
Early in his tenure as CEO, Tom Arnold affirmed that he wanted Concern to be, and to be seen as, a world-class organisation. Despite some initial cynicism, his affirmation did prompt many of Concern’s staff to examine its inspiration and implications. It is an easy ambition to articulate, but an altogether harder one to realise.
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