Ad Exec Bryan Yolles Dies at 60

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Bryan Jay Yolles, evp, chief growth officer at Universal McCann, died Dec. 16 after a battle with cancer. The 60-year-old Greenwich, Conn., resident had been on a leave of absence while receiving treatment.

In a statement, Yolles’ family said: “His passion and strength for life was contagious, his humor addictive and his drive for excellence unstoppable. A loving husband and father, marathon runner, lawyer and advertising executive, he will be sorely missed.”

Yolles joined Interpublic Group’s UM in 2007 after serving as evp, chief marketing officer at Southfield, Mich.-based

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