Hindmarsh promoted to joint CEO of M&C Saatchi
Carrie Hindmarsh has been promoted to joint CEO of M&C Saatchi, working alongside CEO Lisa Thomas.
MC Saatchi promotes Hindmarsh
Formerly managing director, Hindmarsh has been promoted as acting creative director Mark Goodwin is formerly appointed as creative director of the agency.
Hindmarsh has risen through the ranks at the agency, joining in 1991 as a graduate trainee, before eventually being appointed as managing director in 2007.
In her role as joint CEO, she will be handed client responsibilities for Transport for London, ODA, Direct Line, Heinz and Vertu.
The agency is also currently in process of appointing an executive creative director to oversee all creative work across the UK group.
She will work with Thomas with the aim of driving the agency forward.
Tim Duffy, chairman of the M&C Saatchi Group, commented: “Carrie has been at the agency from its very first day and is a fierce exponent of the Saatchi spirit. She’s creatively-driven as well as talent-driven, and has been a massive force in its growth. I’m delighted to see her in the role of joint CEO and I have no doubt the combination of Lisa’s Group vision and acumen and Carrie’s creative and business nous will be a very powerful one.”
Carrie Hindmarsh, joint CEO of M&C Saatchi, added: “Our unrivalled Group offering combined with the exceptional talent in the building and a fresh approach to new business, means that we will continue to be a force to be reckoned with.”
Yesterday M&C Saatchi announced a pre-tax profit growth of 46% to £7.1m.
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