Kassan on Leave From Western

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Holt Will Reassume Control of Media Giant for Temporary Period
LOS ANGELES–Michael Kassan, president of Western Initiative Media Worldwide, is taking an unexpected “leave of absence” from the Interpublic Group of Cos.-owned media management company, according to sources.
The circumstances surrounding Kassan’s hiatus were unclear on Friday, however sources said that Dennis Holt, founder, chairman and CEO of Western, is looking to get back in the driver’s seat at the company.
Holt will assume Kassan’s duties on an interim basis, sources said.





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