Leo Burnett India
Leo Burnett India has appointed Sachin Das Burma as Group Executive Creative Director at its Delhi office. Sachin comes to the team having built his credentials across several marquee brands. Sachin joins from Draft FCB Ulka where he was Group Creative Director. He has won many awards in national and international circuits including Goafest, New York Festival, Adfest, D&Ad, etc. He has also worked with Contract Advertising, Bates India and JWT.
Leo Burnett India has appointed Sachin Das Burma as Group ECD at its Delhi office
RajDeepak Das, Chief Creative officer at Leo Burnett India, said: “In Sachin we have found a leader who has the ability to keep things simple and connect every piece to a human truth. His ideology and working style is ideal to drive innovation and integration in the communication process. I’m sure Sachin’s inclusion will significantly enhance our capability of solving our clients’ problems by creating new age work based on strong consumer insights.”
Commonwealth//McCann
Commonwealth//McCann has announced Ash Farr as EVP, Global Director of Strategy and Research, leading global strategy for the General Motors Chevrolet account. Farr, who has led McCann Australia as National CEO, will be based out of the agency's Detroit headquarters, effective January 1 2016. During his time as National CEO at McCann Australia, which is part of McCann Worldgroup Australia, Farr led the agency through four years of unprecedented growth. His strategic leadership has been internationally recognised with awards from the IPA, Account Planning Group, the Effies, AMEs, Caxton and Campaign Asia. Farr has refined his brand-building knowledge working with a diverse group of global brands, including Ford, Toyota, Land Rover, Vodafone, Nestle, Nike, MasterCard, Google and Coca-Cola.
Commonwealth//McCann has named Ash Farr as EVP, Global Director of Strategy/Research
Bill Kolb, Chairman and CEO of Commonwealth//McCann, said: “Ash is that rare breed of strategist who has not only helped build a wide variety of major brands, but has led McCann Australia helping transform it into the country's most awarded agency in 2013 with recognition for creativity, digital innovation and strategic effectiveness. His experience and perspective fit with our team's focus as we continue to strengthen Chevrolet's position as one of the world's great brands.” Ben Lilley, Chairman and CEO of McCann Worldgroup Australia, added: “It's always great when one of our own can take a larger role within McCann. As one of the driving forces behind our agency's strategic vision, Ash has been an invaluable member of our team, helping guide us through a groundbreaking period of expansion and creativity.”
Nurun
Publicis Worldwide's global digital agency Nurun, has appointed Dawn Winchester, chief digital officer of Publicis North America, as its Global Managing Director. She will work alongside Steve Tremblay, Nurun's global chief technology officer, and will report on a global level to Arthur Sadoun, CEO, Publicis Worldwide while continuing to report to Andrew Bruce for her North America responsibilities. Winchester will take on a dual capacity across both roles with immediate effect. Her remit as global managing director for Nurun will see her progress the global Nurun capability, develop organic and new revenue, and attract and retain key talent. Winchester will continue to be based out of Publicis' office in New York, where she oversees the agency's digital expertise across North America, with a focus on capability and client growth. With over 20 years experience, she is recognised as a world-class digital and marketing leader with a proven track record for building successful digital and technology operations.
Nurun, has appointed Dawn Winchester as its Global Managing Director
Arthur Sadoun, Global CEO of Publicis Worldwide said: “Dawn has demonstrated consistently strong leadership; helping navigate clients through their marketing transformation and scale their digital offerings. I am very happy that her role is growing into an international remit, in which she will be driving the global Nurun offering and ensuring further integration with Publicis Worldwide and MSLGROUP.” Winchester added: “I'm truly excited to be given this opportunity. Every client is looking for digital innovation integrated with their communications agency. Nurun is in the perfect position to fulfil this need with an innovation consultancy within a world-class agency.”
Walton Isaacson
Lori Dicker has joined Walton Isaacson as SVP, Digital and Social, effective immediately. In her new position, Dicker will leverage her vast experience in digital and social to deliver compelling and innovative brand engagement solutions across multiple platforms. Dicker, who has over 15 years of experience leading strategic digital and social media programs with an extensive background in brand marketing, including CPG, lifestyle, and entertainment, has worked on both the agency and client side where she has collaborated with all practice teams to develop immersive, multi-channel campaigns. At Walton Isaacson, Dicker will report to agency co-founders Aaron Walton and Cory Isaacson.
Lori Dicker has joined Walton Isaacson as SVP, Digital and Social
Isaacson said: “We found in Lori a leader who is deeply ingrained in and passionate about digital culture and the dynamics of community-building which is our purpose in marketing.” Dicker added: “Digital and social media are reshaping and enhancing the power of creative storytelling. I'm excited to be part of Walton Isaacson and an agency culture that integrates a digital-first, multi-platform approach to strategic planning.”
ZenithOptimedia
ZenithOptimedia has unveiled a series of senior promotions in the UK. Grant Millar, currently UK CEO, will take up the newly created position of Chief Client Officer and will join ZenithOptimedia Worldwide. Reporting to Belinda Rowe, Global Managing Partner and UK Chairman, Grant will take lead responsibility for RB and will work alongside ZenithOptimedia’s global leaders to help drive global growth. Mark Howley steps up from Managing Director, ZenithOptimedia UK, to become UK CEO, taking charge of a new leadership team. Also reporting to Belinda Rowe, Mark Howley will take control as CEO of the UK agency, building ZenithOptimedia’s Live ROI approach to communications and driving integrated working across the group of companies. Mark is joined by Natalie Cummins, who has been promoted from Managing Director, Zenith UK to Managing Director, ZenithOptimedia UK. The lead role of Zenith UK is being filled by Simon Fuller, who is promoted from Client Partner to Managing Director. Rob Gold has been elevated from Client Partner to Managing Director of Optimedia UK.
ZenithOptimedia has unveiled a series of senior promotions in the UK
Rowe said: “Driving business growth is a primary focus for ZenithOptimedia and these promotions are part of this global programme. I am absolutely delighted that Grant is able to build on his success at ZenithOptimedia UK by taking on this critical role in Worldwide. Mark’s promotion to UK CEO is also richly deserved. He has done fantastic work over the past couple of years building relationships with clients such as Aviva and Nestlé and taking charge of the operational running of the business.” Millar added: “I am thrilled to be taking on this key client role within the network. I am looking forward to collaborating with our various leaders around the world to help drive growth for both our clients and for ZenithOptimedia.”
Isobar Ireland
Ed Ling has been announced new Managing Director of Isobar Ireland. Ling, who has over twenty year’s experience in digital, joins Isobar from DigitasLBi where he was UK and International Chief Media Officer. Ling will take responsibility for the direction and growth of the agency, and will no doubt be injecting some of his infectious creative energy into the 25 strong team. Ling will report in to Liam McDonnell, CEO of Dentsu Aegis Network Ireland. In his previous role, Ling was tasked with driving DigitasLBi media offering across its global footprint. Prior to this he was Managing Director at MEC International, Founding Partner of AnalogFolk and the first employee of i-level (the UK leading digital agency from 1998 - 2008). Throughout his career, Ed has worked with some of the world’s biggest brands; included P&G, Michelin, Activision, CHANEL, Paramount, Visa, Colgate, BA, Dyson, Marriott and Motorola, helping them devise and execute creative and innovation strategies.
Ed Ling has been announced as Isobar Ireland’s new Managing Director
Liam Mc Donnell CEO for Dentsu Aegis Network Ireland, Isobar's parent company, said: “Ed’s appointment as ISOBAR Ireland’s Managing Director could not have been timed any better. Ireland’s economic recovery and its future prosperity are largely dependent on the country’s ability to embed digital into every aspect of Irish life. Having previously worked with some of the most advanced digital businesses in the world, Ed’s experience will be invaluable to our clients.” Ling added: “I am delighted to be joining Isobar Ireland at a crucial time for Isobar and the Irish digital economy in general. With the Irish market set to reclaim lost ground in the coming years and with Isobar’s ambition, there hasn’t been a more exciting time to be joining the team in Dublin”
Gyro Manchester
Gyro Manchester has welcomed five new hires. The agency has seen an influx of new talent on the back of a winning streak of new business wins. These team members offer a unique blend of strengths in creative, digital, UX and design. Danny Turnbull, managing director of gyro Manchester, said: “Talent is at the heart of our ideas-based offering and we are delighted to make further investments in our already excellent team here.”
Gyro has welcomed five new hires to its growing Manchester office
Chris Neate, traffic manager, brings over 12 years of experience in the advertising industry working in agencies big and small. He comes to gyro from Retrofuzz Ltd. Garrick Middleton, senior designer, comes to gyro with an array of skills that includes branding, print and web design, photography and motion graphics. Cameron Griffith, heart of house and social media executive, has over eight years of experience in customer service, client management, writing and market research. Finally, Adam Gately and Jack Jolly, junior creative team, are recent graduates of Staffordshire University where they received a Bachelor of Arts in Advertising and Brand Management.
Geometry Global UK
Geometry Global UK has announced its new Chief Strategy Officer, Martin Smith. Bringing with him a record of innovation and effectiveness, Martin will join Geometry Global UK in January 2016 and will also be Managing Partner, sitting on the agency executive committee. Working closely with CEO Sarah Todd, Martin will oversee Geometry Global’s strategic product across all clients including Heineken, Vodafone, GlaxoSmithKline, Coca-Cola, Philips, Emirates and Mondelez. He will also lead the agency’s strategic consultancy – Geometry Intelligence. Martin joins from Havas’ Cake + Arnold KLP where he was most recently Chief Strategy Officer.
Geometry Global UK has announced its new Chief Strategy Officer, Martin Smith
Todd said: “From the moment I met Martin it was clear we share the same passions: building and leading great teams, customer experience and journey intelligence, big activation ideas and turning brand fame into fortune for our clients. Martin is a pioneer, a collaborator and has a great track record of transforming behaviour through brilliant insight. We’re looking forward to sharing his skills across all our clients’ businesses.”
Havas Worldwide
Havas Worldwide has announced two key hires and the creation of a new creative position spanning the Americas to further accelerate innovation and collaboration worldwide. Toygar Bazarkaya will join the agency as chief creative officer for the Americas, and will focus on strengthening the agency’s creative capabilities and building a community among creative teams throughout North and South America. The new, dual-Americas role was prompted by Havas Worldwide’s desire to build an unparalleled culture of collaboration, and will serve clients’ growing creative needs across both continents, as well as globally. Likewise, Matt Howell’s appointment as the new global chief digital officer supports a similar mission of collaboration, interlocking digital teams and perspectives across all global markets. Matt will lead digital efforts throughout the network with a focus on expanding the agency’s offering and delivering digital enterprises.
Havas Worldwide has announced two key hires and the creation of a new creative position
Global Havas CEO Andrew Benett, said: “As we expand our offering to clients, it is important that we continue to push creativity's borders. Toygar has extensive experience building brands in the US and internationally, and brings a unique perspective and unmatched expertise. Matt is a proven innovative leader who is passionate about fusing technology with marketing, as well as creating new ways to connect brands with consumers. We are delighted about Matt’s return, as he will add rigour and structure to our offering of integrated digital capabilities globally.” Bazarkaya, said: “The team at Havas Worldwide shares my commitment to creativity and collaboration, as well as my passion for building brands. The agency has built a lot of momentum recently. I’m excited to add to that.”
Publicis Singapore
Troy Lim and Jon Loke are set to join Publicis Singapore as Executive Creative Directors. Lim and Loke are two of Asia's most celebrated and most influential creative leaders, who have a formidable reputation backed by an enviable track record of winning both creative and effectiveness awards and new business. Most recently at O&M Singapore, Lim and Loke have been joint creative leads for major accounts such as BMW, KFC, Ministry of Culture, Community & Youth, National Environment Agency, Singapore Sports Council, Health Promotion Board, Kimberly-Clarke and GlaxoSmithKline. They were behind Singapore's most successful anti-smoking campaign “I QUIT,” which won Effies and IPA Gold for Health Promotion Board - the highest marketing effectiveness accolade ever awarded to a brand in Singapore. In a further strengthening of creative outreach at Publicis Singapore, Ajay Thrivikraman, Chief Creative Officer for South East Asia, has also been elevated to Global Client Chief Creative Officer for Asia Pacific.
Troy Lim and Jon Loke are set to join Publicis Singapore as Executive Creative Directors
Publicis Singapore CEO Lou Dela Pena said: “We are very excited that Troy and Jon are joining us. They are outstanding creative leaders who will lead us in the next stage of our transformation, to deliver world-class creativity for our clients. This dynamic team further strengthens us and is in line with our global vision to attract the very best talent to lead the change for our clients.” Lim said: “Change is never easy, but it is incumbent on us to reinvent the way we work to deliver the kind of transformative ideas and innovative solutions that will challenge the status quo. Developing and being a part of the team that will lead and create a culture of change is an ambitious one, and that is what excites and invigorates us.” Loke added, "Publicis Singapore has got great ambition and passion to lead the change. We are very excited to come onboard and create an environment where world class ideas thrive.”
