Omnicom Media Group (OMG) the media services division of Omnicom Group Inc. has named Scott Hagedorn CEO of its North American operations. Hagedorn, who steps into the role following three years as the first CEO of Hearts & Science, succeeds Page Thompson, who is retiring following a distinguished 40-year career at Omnicom. “Scott’s record of innovation and transformation, combined […]
Wavemaker has announced that Candice Odhams will join the London office as Managing Director from November 5th. Her role at Wavemaker will be focused on leading & supporting the agency’s clients through ongoing digital and data transformation. Candice joins from GroupM, where she has worked for over 5 years, most recently in the role of […]
Publicis Media CEO Sue Frogley has today unveiled two key promotions to her UK leadership team with immediate effect. Mark Howley assumes the newly created role of chief operating officer, Publicis Media UK with the practices reporting to him. Working closely with Frogley, his new role will focus on growing client business by creating even […]
Manisha Sharma, Mirum London’s former head of delivery, has been appointed UK COO. The agency, which recently announced the expansion of James Huckle’s Head of Technology role, will see Manisha take over operations, as part of a larger plan by the agency to continue its rapid growth and consolidate its presence in the UK market. Manisha says: […]
Saatchi & Saatchi London has promoted Sam Hawkey and Larissa Vince to the roles of chief operating officer and managing director respectively. Sam, who has been promoted from managing director, will lead the agency’s vision and direction, and have responsibility for its commercial performance. Larissa has been promoted from chief growth officer, and will continue […]
Publicis Groupe announced a unified leadership structure across Publicis Media EMEA and APAC, with Gerry Boyle appointed to the role of CEO, Publicis Media EMEA and APAC. This role expands on Boyle’s current remit as CEO of Publicis Media APAC to include oversight of EMEA operations as well. Boyle will continue to report to Steve […]
Baaash Digital, the digital communication & content division from the Creativeland Asia Group, has appointed Ankush Sohoni as Chief Operating Officer. In his new role, Ankush will lead Business Development and Brand Strategy at Baaash Digital. Creativeland Asia Group launched Baaash Digital on June 1st this year to create and establish a dynamic ecosystem for […]
Matt Pye, the chief operating officer at Cheil UK, is set to leave the agency. After five years at Cheil UK Pye intends to take a short break before looking for a new challenge. Pye joined Cheil UK as the Managing Director in January 2011 and was responsible for transforming the agency from its roots […]
The Coca-Cola Company announced James Quincey has been named President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately. As President and COO, Quincey will have responsibility for all of the Company’s operating units worldwide. He will report directly to Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Muhtar Kent. Quincey, 50, is a 19-year veteran of Coca-Cola and since […]