MEC makes several key leadership appointments as it aims to drive growth

Eamonn Store has been appointed to the newly created position of president, agency development, North America, having previously overseen the agency’s international client coordination hub, Global Solutions.

Taking over at Global Solutions is Mark Jones who has been named president. Jones previously served as SVP at Viacom International Media Networks as well as Publicis & Hal Riney/ Zenith Optimedia where he led the global HP media business, and Optimedia and Ogilvy & Mather in the UK.

Kristine Segrist, previously practice lead of social, has been appointed to serve in a dual role as global client lead on the agency’s Netflix business, while Ming Linsley has been elevated to fill the role of practice lead, social.

Scott D Schwartz and Michael Levy have joined MEC as managing partners, responsible for the Citi Consumer business and the Campbell’s account in North America, respectively.

Tej Desai has also joined the agency as managing partner, global solutions from Initiative where he most recently served as SVP overseeing the Hasbro and Nikon business.

“These announcements signify the amount of energy MEC is experiencing right now,” said Marla Kaplowitz, CEO, North America. “We have put a razor-sharp focus on investing in top talent to ensure we stay ahead of our competition in this fast-moving marketplace. I am confident that this team, with its deep knowledge in media, and proven management experience, will be an unrivaled asset to marketers in both North America, and globally. This is an important step in our ambition to become our clients’ most valued business partner.”