Brett McIntosh is now spearheading Publicis Canada’s west coast operations. His promotion to the post of VP and managing partner for Publicis Vancouver was announced yesterday. His new role will include overseeing a division of ZenithOptimedia in Vancouver.

‘The west is regarded as a creative hot spot, experiencing unprecedented growth,’ says McIntosh. ‘I can’t pack my bags and get there fast enough.’

McIntosh has worked for Toronto-HQ’d Publicis Canada for seven years. At the agency’s Toronto office, he managed such clients as HP, Kia, Allstream, Nestlé and Rogers. Out west, he replaces George Crookshank, who is leaving the agency to pursue a career in real estate marketing.