Eugene Kang has counseled clients through a wide range of reputational and commercial challenges. His practice areas include: corporate and financial communications, public affairs, issues and crisis management, litigation communications and Congressional investigations (including hearing and testimony preparation). Eugene has advised higher education institutions and F100 companies across industries, with deep experience with industrials, technology and CPG companies.
Before joining Teneo, Eugene was a Special Assistant to the President and served in the White House Office of Political Affairs. Eugene advised President Obama and senior administration officials on national political engagement and helped manage special situations. Previously, Eugene served as the President’s traveling political aide during his 2008 campaign and during the Obama-Biden Transition project. Eugene also worked on local and federal campaigns in previous campaign cycles.
Eugene is an Ann Arbor native and holds a B.A. from the University of Michigan. He lives in Washington, D.C. with his wife and two kids.