Former Havas chairman Lee Garfinkel joins Draftfcb New York as CEO
Lee Garfinkel has been appointed CEO of Draftfcb New York, tasked with overseeing all aspects of the global network’s New York office.
Most recently, Garfinkel served as co-chairman of Havas Worldwide and Havas New York, as well as the agency’s chief creative officer of global bands. Prior to that he served in top creative roles at DDB New York, D’Arcy Worldwide, Lowe & Partners and BBDO.
He reports to Carter Murray, Worldwide CEO of Draftfcb, who said: “Some of the best agency leaders have come from creative backgrounds and I believe that Lee, with his strong creative reputation, is absolutely the right CEO for our New York office at this time.
“With our world-class chief creative officer Javi Campopiano already in place and Lee as CEO, we have high ambitions for the future of the office.”
Murray also discussed the role of Debra Coughlin, currently EVP, global chief marketing officer and general manager of the New York agency, saying that she has been “truly understanding” of his decision to promote Garfinkle and focus on the creative strengths of the agency.
“Debra, one of the smartest marketers I know and a consummate professional, has been truly understanding of my strategic desire to focus more aggressively on the creative product,” he said.
“So, while she transitions out of the New York role, she will be making sure things go as smoothly as possible until Lee joins forces with Javi and the rest of the New York team in January.”
Garfinkel will start his new role in January.
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