Last week was a big one when it came to exciting hires and promotions in ad world, and the weekend offered up a bevy of extra announcements, the lion's share of which we'll be examining below (Also see HERE for news on the latest hires over at DDB New York).
Anomaly
Martin Peters Ginsborg and Lars Jorgensen have taken the roles of partner and executive creative director at Anomaly in Amsterdam. The hires, which arrive following the agency's recent appointment as the lead global creative agency for Johnnie Walker whisky, will be the duo working with current agency partners Hazelle Klønhammer (CEO) and Amanda Fève (chief strategy officer). The creative duo have previously worked with agencies such as Anomaly New York, Grey, Mcgarrybowen, Mullen and Saatchi & Saatchi, and already have experience working for the Johnnie Walker brand, so their appointment comes at a great time for the agency.
Martin Peters Ginsborg and Lars Jorgensen have taken the roles of partner and executive creative director at Anomaly in Amsterdam
Anomaly's founding partner and global chief creative officer Mike Byrne, said he has “Spent a good part of the last two years working with Martin and Lars,” and has found myself missing them when they are not around. He says they not only have an “Infectious creative energy that is quite addictive,” but are “Wonderful human beings, like the perfect sandwich.” and he “Can’t wait to see what happens in Amsterdam and beyond.” Jorgensen adds that they are both “Truly excited about helping realise Anomaly’s far reaching creative vision,” whilst Ginsborg is thrilled to be working “In an office packed with creativity, with the backing of a strong, innovative global network and the opportunity to help shape icon brands.”
Possible
Possible has hired former Razorfish chief executive Neil Miller as its new UK CEO. He replaces Justin Cooke, who has transitioned his role to company founder, a role in which he'll work with Miller to further develop the agency that counts P&G, Coca-Cola and Microsoft among its global clients. Miller founded the agency DNA, which went on to be acquired by Razorfish in 2005. He spent the next years leading the UK Razorfish office before setting up the marketing tech firm Fabric for WPP.
Possible has hired former Razorfish chief executive Neil Miller as its new UK CEO
Darin Brown, chief executive for the EMEA region at Possible, said that “As the business enters a new stage of maturity,” Brown is well placed to “Steer the agency towards further expansion, bringing strategic direction and deep industry expertise built on years of senior leadership across multiple digital agencies.” He calls this hire “A natural progression” for the agency, bringing on board “Such a well-regarded industry leader to take the business forward,” to build its strengths and deliver further growth.
Leo Burnett
Leo Burnett has announced Bob Raidt as global president of their brand activation agency, Arc. He'll oversee global business strategy and operations and focus primarily on building the capability, connectivity and performance of the Arc network. Raidt, who has worked at Leo Burnett for almost 20 years, will be based in Chicago, and will be working closely with regional and global leadership teams to deliver an aggressive growth plan solidifying Arc as the world's leading activation agency. Since 2013 he's served as the worldwide account director for the agency's Samsung business, and last year, he helped the agency retain its agency of record status with the electronics firm in a global pitch.
Leo Burnett has announced Bob Raidt as global president of their brand activation agency
Leo Burnett Worldwide CEO Tom Bernardin, said that Raidt is not only one of the agency's most senior global account leader, but one of its “Most skilled, proven champions for the creative product as a business driver.” He anticipates “Great things as Bob applies his excellent skills as a true collaborator and brand builder to Arc.” Raidt adds that he is “Excited to take on this leadership opportunity within the Leo Burnett Group global network, and looks forward “To working with Arc teams around the world to develop exceptional creative product” to help their clients achieve their business goals.”
Lapiz
The Chicago-based merging cultures agency Lapiz has named Carlos ‘Ia’ Murad as its creative director and head of art. He joins the team after five years in the same roles at WMcCann São Paulo, and will be leading creative direction at Lapiz for brands such as Purina Latin America, Kellogg’s, Mexico Tourism Board and Nintendo. He began his career at Leo Burnett Tailor Made São Paulo as an art director and has also worked at Leo Burnett’s Lisbon and Colombia offices, where he was awarded” Best Creative Director of Colombia” at El Ojo de Iberoamerica and was responsible for the agency being named “Best Agency of Colombia” for the first time in its history.
Lapiz has named Carlos ‘Ia’ Murad as its creative director and head of art
Murad will report directly to Lapiz senior vice president and executive creative director Fabio Seidl, who he has experience working with in São Paulo. Seidl said Murad is a “Globally recognised talent” who will continue to fuel the agency's momentum and “Bring fresh outside perspective to Lapiz.” He feels that “His international experience with leading global brands and craftsmanship strength the agency’s competitive position.” Murad adds that it's “Great to be back with the network and working with such a talented international team,” and is “Looking forward to working with Fabio again and building upon the agency’s creative excellence.”
