People Moves

Cineplex’s longtime president and CEO to retire
Ellis Jacob has led the company since 2003.

People Moves: Horizon Media Canada bolsters Western presence
Plus, X has appointed Jamie Michaels as director of brand strategy and creative for the Americas.

WPP CEO Mark Read to retire at year’s end
The move comes after WPP introduced WPP Media, its new AI-driven media business, replacing GroupM.

People Moves: Shannon Robinson named associate VP at Publicis Canada
Plus, Horizon Media expands digital activation team with three hires and OMD Canada appoints new senior director of marketing science.

SVP Alan Dark exits Rogers Sports & Media
He joined the company as VP of national sales in 2014.

Lesley Conway named head of Walmart Connect
The former Mindshare Canada CEO will oversee Canadian strategic direction of the ad platform.

Havas Media Canada makes three senior leadership appointments
Erin Rahn and Justin Furman join the agency in partnership and growth roles, while Paul Linley is promoted to strengthen client relationships.

Some GroupM Canada senior executives have left the agency
The moves come amid reports of GroupM North America’s restructuring plan.

Is GroupM being dismantled? Reports point to rebrand and restructuring
WPP individual agencies would house dedicated client teams, but no longer operate as distinct business units.

People Moves: Dentsu Americas media CEO leaving agency
Plus, Sparks Foundry announces a new SVP of media planning.

PHD Canada names Cory Peters chief media officer
In this newly created role, Peters is mandated to strengthen PHD’s connected approach and deliver results-driven strategies.

People Moves: OMG Canada names two new directors
Plus, the CFL names VP of global partnerships.

People Moves: Corus executive chair Heather Shaw to retire
Plus, global strategist at TikTok Sheraz Amin starts new job with Hearst Magazine.

Glassroom names Sarah Thompson as Toronto exec managing director
The former Dentsu Media Canada president will drive the growth and profile of Glassroom in Toronto and Canada.