Kirshenbaum to Hire Top Creative

The new creative chief here will likely come from outside the agency, according to sources. And like Oberlander, the successor also will carry the title of managing partner. The change is part of a creative restructuring, which will include internal promotions, said sources.

Oberlander remains available to the agency in a quasi-consulting role, said co-chairman Richard Kirshenbaum. “He’s a very creative person who is helping us with our outside ventures,” Kirshenbaum said.

Oberlander, an art director, had held the top job since 1995.