Consumer Reports Appoints Phil Radford As President and CEO, Successor To Marta Tellado
Jan 30, 2025•6 months ago
Position
Chief Executive Officer
Company
Consumer Reports
YonkersInformation TechnologyNon ProfitDescription
Consumer Reports has named Phil Radford, the former chief strategy officer at Sierra Club, as its new president and CEO. Radford brings experience in leading membership organizations, growing revenue models, and addressing consumer issues. His appointment replaces Marta Tellado, who has been CEO since 2014.
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