The New Head of McCann Erickson N.Y. Misses the Rain and Camaraderie of London

Chris Macdonald's transition to the agency's flagship office

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Who Chris Macdonald

New gig president, McCann Erickson New York

Old gig CEO, McCann Erickson London; chairman, McCann Worldgroup

Age 47

You grew up in Oxford. Did you ever think you would work in the U.S. ad business?

I never did but always wanted to. I’ve worked on American brands with American clients and had a romantic, positive view of America and the culture. I like that it’s open and honest, which is refreshing. The Brits are slightly less open and honest.

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