M&C Saatchi CEO steps down to take on new role at RPM
M&C Saatchi CEO Carrie Hindmarsh has announced that shewill end a 22 year career at the advertising firm in order to assume a new role as non-executive director at RPM from 1 September and spend more time with her children.
Working closely with RPM MD Dom Robertson Hindmarsh will be tasked with developing the agency’s culture and strategy whilst also mentoring senior management.
Robertson, said: “Carrie is an unstoppable talent who’s at the top of her game. She joins us at a time when we, as an agency, are growing in both scale and scope. This is a crucial transitional period for RPM and her unrivalled expertise will provide invaluable input. We are at an all time high and Carrie’s addition to the team will ensure we maintain our position at the top of industry leagues. We’re honoured that she’s decided to become a part of the RPM family.”
Hindmarsh added: “My 22 years of agency experience have put me in the extremely fortunate position of being able to work in related and new sectors at a Non Exec level. RPM develops unique, relevant and engaging brand experiences that are best in class. They have an impressive client list, talented and committed people and a strong management team who have big ambitions for the future. I am looking forward to helping them realise those ambitions.”
Hindmarsh began her career as a GRAD TRAINEE AT Saatchi & Saatchi in 1991 before switching to M&C Saatchi when it launched in 1995. She was promoted to MD in 2007 and to CEO in 2011 and is a member of the IPA council, WACL and is on the steering group of the 2% club.
Lisa Thomas will act as interim CEO of the ad agency while a successor is sought.