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Denstu Aegis US chief Rob Horler departs after 17 years

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By Katie Deighton, Senior Reporter

June 13, 2017 | 2 min read

Dentsu Aegis Network has today (13 June) announced the departure of US chief executive Rob Horler, who leaves after 17 years with the group.

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Rob Horler leaves after 17 years with the group.

In classic C-suite fashion, Horler is stepping down to ‘pursue new opportunities’. Nigel Morris, chief executive of Dentsu Aegis Network Americas, will assume the role in the interim, while a long-term successor is expected to be announced shortly.

Horler joined the group at the turn of the millennium as managing partner of Carat Interactive. He went on to found online planning and buying shop Diffiniti, which eventually became part of the iProspect network, before rising through the company ranks as chief executive of Aegis Media UK and chief executive of Dentsu Aegis Network Northern Europe.

He took the top US job in 2015.

“I am incredibly proud of all we’ve achieved together,” said Horler. “I joined the US team in 2015 with the goal of doubling size of our business, and we have done that, with a particular focus on scaling our data capabilities as well as specialized services including B2B and multicultural marketing.

“With the US business in the hands of great people and strong talent, we are well set up for future, and after 17 years, this felt like the right time to step back and do something different. It has been an incredible journey and I’m thankful for the opportunity, and look forward to new challenges.”

Morris added: “Throughout his career with the group, Rob has been a key driver of our success and a hands-on, operational leader. We thank him for all of his contributions and wish him the best for the future.”

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