CHICAGO: Edelman has let go of several senior level executives in its Chicago office since May, according to the agency.

Matthew Harrington, president/CEO of Edelman US, confirmed that four senior level executives were laid off, including Bill Keegan EVP & director of US crisis and issues management. The other departures included senior level executives with Edelman's consumer, technology, and healthcare practices in Chicago. At least one mid-level employee was also let go.

“This was not financially driven,” Harrington told PRWeek. “But ...