Ad execs pay tribute to Razorfish CEO Tom Adamski, who has died at age 43
CEO of Publicis Groupe’s Razorfish Global Tom Adamski has died after a battle with cancer at 43 years old.
Adamski was a seasoned digital marketer who held a number of leadership roles within the Razorfish Global network throughout his career.
Publicis CEO Maurice Levy said: “We are deeply saddened by the loss of Tom Adamski. Tom was an important part of the Publicis family for many years, serving as a member of the P12, and left a significant mark on the Groupe. While we mourn the loss of Tom, we honor his joie de vivre and the inspiration he was day after day.”
In an internal memo to employees, Levy said that Adamski “led Razorfish Global to great places, uniting his passion for life with his passion for our work and for the future, positioning the company for future success.”
A number of advertising executives have paid their respects to Adamski on Twitter:
Godspeed, Tom. It was an honor working for you. http://t.co/rd5bCRQvfE Razorfish Global CEO Tom Adamski Passes Away, via @AdAge
— Dave McClain (@dave_mcclain) October 19, 2015
Awful news about @razorfish's Tom Adamski. Just 43 years old. Thoughts with his family, friends and colleagues: http://t.co/3RsELSWTQq
— kai macmahon (@kaimac) October 19, 2015
So so Sad, and so young a man ! - RIP - Razorfish Global CEO Tom Adamski Passes Away At 43 http://t.co/9hAiYawS7o
— Ritesh Patel (@ritters90) October 19, 2015
A sad day for Tom's family and our industry. Thoughts and Prayers to family, friends and colleagues of Tom. https://t.co/xjzbtMpIeW
— Brandon Starkoff (@bstarkoff) October 19, 2015
RIP Tom Adamski. Too young. Too sad. http://t.co/lH2OAKYGbx
— Ian Sohn (@IanSohn) October 19, 2015
Stunned and sad: Razorfish Global CEO Tom Adamski Passes Away At 43 http://t.co/VLTMppqDnN
— Ellen Curtis (@ellenkcurtis) October 19, 2015
Saddened by the death of Razorfish Global CEO Tom Adamski. He was too young to leave us. http://t.co/DwelX7eoCY
— Chris Bowler (@chrisrbowler) October 19, 2015