Industry Moves
Up to the Minute: Ryan Timms takes over at McCann
Plus, Faulhaber picks up BSH mandate and Humanity Bakeries sees an opportunity in Quebec’s specialty baking market.
The Hive hires new president and CEO
Jared Stein is joining the Toronto agency’s executive team as Rick Shaver moves into a new role.
Zulu grows its team and makes a slate of promotions
A director of interactive production for Zulubot is among dozens of new faces and roles at the agency, in response to recent wins.
Klick Health appoints co-presidents amid expansion
The agency has promoted two longtime employees who will also oversee the implementation of a new intelligence practice.
Leo Burnett Toronto names new co-CCO
Steve Persico is promoted to the role and will work alongside current CCO Lisa Greenberg.
Up to the Minute: Venture hires Ed Lee to lead strategy
Plus, SickKids adds to its marketing team and Public Label brings on a new exec to lead growth.
Innocean Canada names new president and CEO
June Hong takes over the role from Peter Kwan, who is now the agency network’s global head of management.
Cossette hires trio of senior staff to strategy team
A new head of strategy and a pair of directors will lead major accounts and free its CSO up for more future-focused work.
Tux launches standalone foundation for pro-bono work
The Montreal agency’s new approach aims to overcome hurdles that have previously prevented it from making a bigger impact.
Corner Office Shifts: Tammy Sadinsky joins CIBC
Plus, Indigo taps U.K. for next president and Nordstom nabs Alix Box to lead in Canada.
Aurora hires new VP of marketing
Gerald Alvoet will help lead a CPG-inspired strategic shift at the cannabis producer.
Collaborating across borders brings new work to Grey
The agency adds a ‘sizeable’ Pringles remit, after work with its New York office brought in two GSK brands and seven hires in 2020.
Mosaic hires Jason Dubroy in new omnichannel SVP role
TracyLocke’s former managing director will bring digital expertise to the agency’s work in addition to leading shopper teams.
Holt Renfrew goes agency-side for new marketing head
Cossette Media’s Wes Wolch will be joining the luxury retailer as SVP, marketing.
Edelman adds senior talent for global creative hub
Global CCO Judy John explains why she looked to Canadian talent to build the latest piece of the agency’s global creative plan.
