teneo

Teneo is a term with several uses in different contexts. In Latin, teneo is the first-person singular present active indicative form of the verb tenere, meaning “I hold.” The verb itself means to grasp, retain, keep, or possess. Its principal parts are teneo, tenere, tenui, tentum, and it appears in classical texts to express holding physically or maintaining a state, position, or possession.

In English usage, the root has influenced various words and names. The form tenéo is sometimes encountered in linguistic or academic discussions of Latin conjugation, and the term can appear in scholarly notes or glossaries as an example of a first-person present form of tenere.

Teneo Holdings, commonly shortened to Teneo, is a private global advisory and communications firm. Founded in 2011, it provides strategic counsel to corporations, governments, and high-profile individuals. The firm offers services across areas such as corporate strategy, communications and media advisory, crisis and risk management, financial communications, public affairs, and governance support. Teneo operates through a network of offices around the world and maintains a diverse client base spanning multiple industries. The organization has grown through expansion and partnerships, incorporating additional advisory and consulting capabilities to broaden its offerings.

As a brand, Teneo is associated with corporate advisory and strategic communications, rather than a single field of expertise. The name has been used in business and professional contexts to denote a focus on holding or maintaining strategic positions, whether in a linguistic, historical, or corporate sense.