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LinkedIn has appointed Heather Hopkins Freeland as its first Chief Brand Officer, where she will lead global Brand and Consumer Marketing. Freeland joins from Adobe, where she was Chief Brand…
Linsey Loy has been elevated to Head of Strategic Development & Executive Engagement at Publicis Groupe, after nearly three years as EVP, Strategic Development at Publicis Digital Experience. With over…
Snap Inc., parent of Snapchat, has appointed Antoine Challita as UAE Country Head to lead business strategy, revenue growth, and partnerships while strengthening its MENA presence. Challita, who joined Snap…
The BBC has appointed Nick Lee as Head of Acquisitions, effective November 2025. He will lead programme acquisition strategy to ensure BBC iPlayer and channels offer a wide range of…
Havas Media Network has appointed Andrea Isaac as Managing Partner and Alessia Grosso as Head of Strategy & Product for Havas Play North America, reinforcing its culture-first approach to brand…
Publicis Sapient, the digital transformation arm of Publicis Groupe, has appointed Nathalie Gaveau as Chief Client Officer for the U.S. and EVP, Publicis Groupe. Based in New York, she will…
Warner Bros. Discovery has named Brad Singer as CFO of the soon-to-be standalone Warner Bros., effective after the company’s planned separation in mid-2026. Starting October 2025, Singer will join in…
Dentsu has appointed Kyla Jeffers as its first Chief Growth Officer for North America, tasked with accelerating client partnerships and driving business expansion across the region. She will lead integrated,…
Elon Musk, CEO of X and xAI, reportedly sought Meta’s backing in a $97.4B bid to acquire OpenAI, according to court filings in his ongoing legal battle with the company.…
Think HQ has appointed Sarah Wood as Sydney Director to lead its expansion in the region and drive national growth. She succeeds Lorraine Jokovic, former LOUD CEO, who successfully integrated…
Olivia Caetano has been elevated to Strategy Director at VML in London after serving as Senior Strategist for over 18 months. She joined the agency in January 2024, bringing a…
Omnicom has launched Omnicom Oceania, uniting its creative, media, PR, and marketing agencies across Australia and New Zealand under one leadership structure. The move aims to deliver more integrated, specialized…
M+C Saatchi Group has appointed Jackie Stevenson as its Global Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer, effective August 1, 2025. Reporting to Global CEO Zaid Al-Qassab, she will lead global strategy,…
Jonnie Cahill, former CMO at The Heineken Company, has joined PepsiCo as senior vice president and chief marketing officer for its International Foods division. Cahill began his career at Diageo…
Leo Australia has appointed Magda Triantafyllidis as Chief Client Partner for ANZ and Philip Hwang as Transformation Director to bolster client partnerships and innovation. Triantafyllidis, formerly Managing Director at Hardhat,…
VML has promoted Jeff Geheb to CEO of VML Enterprise Solutions, a rapidly growing $1.5 billion division focused on technology transformation, commerce, customer experience, and consulting. Geheb will continue reporting…
SOCIALEYEZ, a leading creative strategy team in the Middle East, has partnered with Texas Chicken to enhance its digital presence across the UAE, KSA, and Oman. The collaboration, which began…
PUMA has announced leadership changes, appointing Arthur Hoeld as CEO and Chairman of the Management Board, effective July 1, 2025. Hoeld, who has over 26 years of experience in the…
PUMA has partnered with RE&UP Recycling Technologies to expand its RE:FIBRE program to the Americas, aiming to transform textile waste into recycled cotton fibers and polyester chips. This collaboration supports…
Amanda Wills is returning to CNN Worldwide as Group Senior VP, Chief Content Officer, leading digital transformation and storytelling innovation across TV, digital, and streaming. Reporting to the Executive Editor…
Cinelytic, a leading AI-powered content intelligence platform, has acquired Jumpcut Media, a top provider of AI-driven IP management and audience analysis tools. This move strengthens Cinelytic’s ability to optimize decision-making…
Nissan has announced a major leadership overhaul to drive short-term performance and long-term growth. Ivan Espinosa, the current chief planning officer, will become president and CEO on April 1st, replacing…
WARC Media’s latest Platform Insights report highlights TikTok’s growing influence on advertising, consumption, and performance, despite uncertainty over a potential US ban. Key takeaways: Despite regulatory concerns, TikTok remains a…
MINI has named Jung von Matt as its lead creative agency for international campaigns, with operations led from London and Zurich. The agency won the account after a competitive pitch,…
Ogilvy has promoted Tim LeGallo to Chief Production Officer, North America, a newly created role. LeGallo will work closely with Chief Creative Officer Rafael Rizuto to integrate talent and resources,…
Prada is nearing a €1.5 billion acquisition of Versace from Capri Holdings, with the deal potentially finalizing by March. The due diligence process has raised no major concerns, speeding up…
Ogilvy Melbourne has appointed Ant Simmons as Executive Creative Director, following Hilary Badger’s departure to Leo Australia. Simmons, who joined in late 2023 as Group Creative Director, was promoted for…
Leo Australia has appointed Hilary Badger as Executive Creative Director (ECD) in Melbourne, strengthening its leadership during a period of growth. With 20+ years of experience, Badger joins from Ogilvy…
VML has appointed Paul Randall as its first Chief Delivery Officer for North America to lead the Program Delivery Organization (PDO), enhancing project delivery across the agency. Randall, formerly from…
Unilever CEO Hein Schumacher will step down on March 1, with CFO Fernando Fernandez succeeding him. Schumacher, who took over in July 2023, led key initiatives like the €8 billion…