People Moves

Cineplex’s longtime president and CEO to retire

Ellis Jacob has led the company since 2003.

Media Experts taps Nish Shah as CSO

Shah will focus on enhancing the agency’s product offering and driving innovation to address the evolving media landscape.

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.