Y&R Group CEO Phil McDonald Resigns
WPP AUNZ has confirmed that Phil McDonald has resigned from his role as
CEO Y&R Group effective immediately. McDonald has led the business
for the last two years.
Says Mike Connaghan, CEO, WPP AUNZ:
"Phil leaves the agency in good shape, and we thank him for his
commitment and hard work since taking on the CEO role two years ago. He
took the reins at a tough time for the business, but has played an
important part in growing both its capabilities and solid client
offering. We wish him well in his future endeavors."
Says
McDonald: "I have thoroughly enjoyed working with the wonderful people
and clients of Y&R ANZ. In my time as regional CEO, we have
reinvented our business across five cities, won awards all over the
world, attracted some great new clients and some of the best talent in
the industry. The agency is well set up and after 11 years at Y&R,
it is the right time for me to move on to a completely new opportunity,
which I will announce in the coming weeks."
An announcement about a new CEO will be made soon.
During this transition period Y&R offices will continue to be led by their respective state managing directors reporting directly to WPP AUNZ.
