Rory Cooper

Rory Cooper is a seasoned communications professional currently serving as Senior Managing Director at Teneo since March 2024. Prior experience includes various leadership roles at Purple Strategies from August 2014 to April 2024, where Rory held positions as Partner and Managing Director. Prior to that, Rory worked as Communications Director for the Office of Majority Leader Eric Cantor and held significant roles at The Heritage Foundation, U.S. Department of Energy, and NASA, among others. Notably, Rory contributed to the 55th Presidential Inaugural Committee and worked at The White House in various capacities related to intergovernmental and homeland security affairs. Rory is an alumnus of Tulane University and is currently pursuing further education as a Fellow at Georgetown University's Institute of Politics and Public Service.