The Hive names Dentsu Creative/NFA vet new CEO
The Hive has appointed Josie Daga as the agency’s new chief executive officer.
Daga was most recently VP, client management, with Dentsu Creative in Toronto, where she was the global lead on Manulife. Prior, Daga served as EVP, general managing director with No Fixed Address (NFA) for two-and-a-half years. She also served as NFA’s business lead for more than three years.
She has broad experience in strategy, innovation and account leadership across multiple industries and business categories, has worked at leading multinational and independent ad agencies and she also launched and managed her own small business.
“[Data’s] proven track record of building strong teams, fostering innovation and achieving remarkable results make her the ideal choice for this role,” says The Hive Chairman
Andy Krupski.
This summer, shop added two creative leaders from McCann New York, Lauren McCrindle and Erin Wendel, The Hive’s first co-chief creative officers – to join its leadership team.
Saatchi & Saatchi Canada appoints new president
Alister Adams will be Saatchi & Saatchi’s new president, effective January 1, 2025.
Adams steps into the role having spent 25 years with Saatchi’s sister agency, Publicis Canada. During his tenure, he spearheaded the launch of Razorfish Canada while
serving as MD and chief digital officer for Publicis Toronto.
He assumes the role following the retirement of Stuart Payne, who steps down after an three decade-long career in marketing and a 17 year tenure with the agency.
“Leading Saatchi has been an absolute honour,” Payne said. “My time with Publicis Groupe has been rewarding in so many ways, as collectively we’ve driven exceptional growth – following the implementation of our country model – all while building strong friendships that will endure long beyond my time here.”
“Under [Adam’s] leadership, Saatchi & Saatchi Canada is about to embark on an evolution that will unlock endless opportunities for our people and the clients they serve. We owe [Payne] a debt of gratitude for his leadership and collaboration over the years,” says Andrew Bruce, CEO of Publicis Groupe Canada.
