She is overseeing three of the network’s agencies in the newly created role.
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McCann Health promotes Marcus Sigurdsson to global chief digital officer
Sigurdsson is charged with leading the agency’s digital offering to meet growing client demand.
WPP names Karen Blackett as its first UK country manager
WPP has named Karen Blackett as its first UK country manager, making her the most important agency leader in the British ad industry.
Merck comms head Adele Ambrose to retire
VP of investor relations Teri Loxam will take over Ambrose’s role in January.
Kaiser Permanente hires Kathy Beiser as chief comms officer
Beiser previously held leadership roles at Edelman, Hilton, Discover, and Burson-Marsteller.
Ironwood strengthens leadership with two new hires
The drugmaker named William Huyett as COO and Gina Consylman as SVP and CFO.
GCI Health confirms Jones and Kerry as joint MDs of London operation
GCI Health has confirmed new hire Kath Kerry and maternity leave returner Rikki Jones as co-MDs of its London operation, the network’s second hub alongside its New York headquarters.
Terry Savage to leave Cannes Lions after 33 years
Cannes Lions’ longtime leader, chief spokesman, and a figure many viewed as the heart and soul of the global creativity festival will be moving on after the 2018 event ends.
GCI Health puts Edie DeVine in charge of medical, health tech
DeVine will oversee the agency’s health IT and medical device work.
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