Starcom MediaVest CEO Becomes Chair of Ad Council

Laura Desmond praised as one of the industry's 'most respected leaders'

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Starcom MediaVest Group's global CEO Laura Desmond today was named board chairman of the Advertising Council. Desmond succeeds Debra Lee, CEO of BET Networks. 

The appointment continues the Ad Council's tradition of rotating its leadership each year between media companies, advertising agencies and corporate advertisers. 

"Laura is one of this country's most respected leaders in the media and advertising communities," said Peggy Conlon, president and CEO of the Ad Council. "Her business acumen, marketing expertise and outstanding leadership will be instrumental to furthering our mission and the goals of our campaigns."

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