Advico Young & Rubicam with new management structure and new mandates
Effective June 1, 2006, Advico Young & Rubicam (AY&R) is introducing a new management structure while simultaneously strengthening the second level of management in the creative department. In addition, the agency has secured several major new accounts.
As of June 1, 2006, Advico Young & Rubicam (AY&R) is introducing a new management structure and at the same time strengthening the second management level in creation. Urs Schrepfer (Creation), Lukas Tenger (Consulting) and Dr. Caspar Coppetti (Strategy) will report directly to the Chairman and CEO Edgar C. Britschgi. The Executive Board will continue to be complemented by Daniel Comte (Creation). The new management structure is linked to the departure of David Allemann, the previous Managing Director. Allemann is moving to furniture manufacturer Vitra, where he will have international responsibility as Group Branding & Marketing.
Christian Bobst will be the new Creative Director. He joins Daniel Comte and Urs Schrepfer, who have overall responsibility for creation.
The new management team is optimistic about the future, according to the press release. A number of new customers have also been acquired in recent weeks, including SonntagsZeitung, the Swiss Multiple Sclerosis Society and the Rhaetian Railway.
Christian Bobst will be the new Creative Director. He joins Daniel Comte and Urs Schrepfer, who have overall responsibility for creation.
The new management team is optimistic about the future, according to the press release. A number of new customers have also been acquired in recent weeks, including SonntagsZeitung, the Swiss Multiple Sclerosis Society and the Rhaetian Railway.
