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Gideon Spanier
Jan 22, 2025

GroupM axes global agency CEO roles in major centralisation push

EssenceMediacom, Mindshare and Wavemaker brands will still operate globally and local market CEOs will retain their roles.

Group M: Clockwise from left: Brian Lesser, Emily Del Greco, Adam Gerhart and Toby Jenner.

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