Morgan Stanley appoints chief executive
Morgan Stanley has appointed former president John Mack as chief executive and chairman. He will replace Philip Purcell, who is retiring following calls for his departure.
Morgan Stanley has appointed former president John Mack as chief executive and chairman. He will replace Philip Purcell, who is retiring following calls for his departure.
Nestlé Rowntree has appointed Procter & Gamble marketing chief David Rennie as marketing director, following the departure of Neil Ducray after just a year in the role.
JC Decaux, Europe’s largest outdoor advertising group, is continuing its assault in large-format backlit billboards with the acquisition 19 London sites from CB Advertising. Decaux will rebrand the billboards under its Premiere portfolio of landmark locations, with 150 London sites and another 100 nationwide. The 400 sq ft boards are mainly on congested arterial and […]
Coca-Cola has appointed former Cahoot marketing director Deborah Cutler to a newly created role heading innovation and new product development across Europe. Her job title is not yet confirmed, but she will report directly to European director of new beverages Laurie McAllister. Cutler, who does not have a packaged goods background, worked for Safeway, Tesco […]
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