Tom Keiser
Tom Keiser is a former CEO of Hootsuite, who led the company until early 2023. He is known for his decision to cancel the company's contract with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in September 2020, following significant employee protests and concerns over the agency's practices. Keiser's leadership was characterized by a commitment to company culture and employee sentiment, as he sought to unify the organization amidst contentious partnerships.
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Tom Keiser faced backlash in September 2020 from Hootsuite employees related to an earlier contract with ICE.
Hootsuite CEO says ‘what we are watching unfold right now is wrong’ while defending ICE contract
Canada· 2026-01-29
The posts prompted a wave of media coverage and an online petition demanding that Hootsuite cancel the deal, forcing then-CEO Tom Keiser to cancel the contract.
Carney’s Davos speech, Hootsuite’s ICE contract and Chinese EV giant Chery eyes Canadian expansion: Business and investing stories for the week of Jan. 25Canada· 2026-01-25
Tom Keiser, the then-CEO, cancelled a contract with ICE in response to employee backlash.
Hootsuite CEO says ICE contract will stand as long as agency honours terms and conditionsCanada· 2026-01-23