The latest round up of people moves include McCann, Reuters, and WPP this week.
Daryl Lee, global chair of creative advertising shop McCann, is set to exit the company next week.
Lee, who was previously chief executive of McCann Worldwide, stepped into the role as chair after Omnicom closed the deal to acquire the agency’s parent company, Interpublic Group in December.
He is the latest executive to leave the holding company following the acquisition.
“There is nothing more critical to business growth than brand creativity, and McCann stands tall today, thanks to the leadership that Daryl and his team provided,” said Tyler Turnbull, who was appointed chief executive of McCann during the reshuffle.
“On behalf of the entire global McCann network, we thank him for his incredible impact and wish him well in his next chapter of success.”
Other notable people moves
Reuters: Chris Wade as VP of comms
Chris Wade has left his position as WPP’s communications and corporate affairs leader to join Reuters as vice president of communications.
“At a time when trusted, factual information has never been more important or valuable, I’m delighted to be joining an organisation synonymous with journalistic integrity and independence,” he said in a LinkedIn post.
Oliver: Tom Skinner as creative director
Tom Skinner has been hired as group executive creative director for Oliver.
“After six incredible years at TikTok, where I had a front-row seat to one of the fastest periods of change our industry has ever experienced. Watching technology transform the way brands connect with people has been both fascinating and inspiring,” he said.
Bauer media group: Amrit Baidwan named chief executive
Publishing giant Bauer Media Group has named Amrit Baidwan as its chief executive of UK publishing.
“After joining Bauer Media Group last year, I’m proud to share that I’m stepping into the role of CEO, Publishing UK,” she said in a LinkedIn post.
“This is a business I believe in deeply, and a role I am immensely privileged to accept.”
WPP Media: Lottie Namakando as new senior vice president
WPP Media has hired Lottie Namakando as its new senior vice president of Total Search Practice UK.
Namakando previously held positions at Reflect Digital as director of behavioural science and innovation and also at iCrossing UK, Brainlabs, and iProspect.
