Euro RSCG Taps Heekin as President, COO

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NEW YORK Former McCann-Erickson WorldGroup chief executuive Jim Heekin has been named president and COO of Havas’ Euro RSCG Worldwide, a new position, the company said on Thursday.

Heekin, 54, starts on Oct. 1 and will report to Bob Schmetterer, who remains CEO and chairman of Euro RSCG and also serves as president of Paris-based Havas. Heekin will manage Euro RSCG operations worldwide.

Sources had said Heekin was in protracted negotiations with his new employer and his hire had been expected [Adweek Online, Sept.



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