Breaking News: Frank Bodin leaves Havas

Frank Bodin will continue to be responsible for the agencies in the coming months as before until the group announces a new management structure. The Geneva Havas Office is already led by Damien Fournier. "The announcement of my departure is deliberately being made at an early stage. Those who know me know how much I feel connected to the employees, the customers and the Havas network after all these years and how much I care about the successful transition of the agency into a new era."says Frank Bodin.

Changes in the structures

Thomas Funk, Managing Director Havas Europe, comments on the upcoming change: "We will use Frank's exit to further develop the structure of the Havas Group in Switzerland. We will announce details of this in the coming weeks. At this point, however, I would like to thank Frank for a great and successful time, during which he played a major role in shaping the Havas brand and successfully anchoring it in the Swiss market."

Creative and entrepreneur

Frank Bodin took over the management of the then Euro RSCG in 2001 and managed to develop the agency group into one of the leading addresses in terms of strategy and creativity. During this time, Bodin made a name for himself not only as a creative, but also as a turnarounder and entrepreneur. In 2011, Frank Bodin was also entrusted with the restructuring of Havas Vienna, which he led as CEO until 2013. He also managed the turnaround and digital transformation in Austria. In addition, Bodin was instrumental in setting up the European Creative Council and was Chairman of the Global Creative Council from 2014 to 2016.What Frank Bodin's plans are after he leaves the company is currently still open to him: "I have not yet decided whether I will stay in communications. My diverse interests and experience mean that new paths are open to me. Challenges have always inspired me and I look forward to them accordingly."