MacLaren Exec To Run Deutsch In Canada

Deutsch has appointed Robert Morand, vp of brand direction at Toronto shop Mac Laren McCann, to run its first operation outside the U.S.

New York-based Deutsch will open offices in Toronto and Montreal later this month to handle Mitsu bishi’s expansion into Canada. Mor and, 41, will serve as as general manager of the seven-person Tor onto office and will also oversee a four-person Montreal office.

Morand has been at MacLaren for just five months. Previously he spent four years at Toronto shop Gee, Jeffery & Partners and seven years at TBWA\Chiat\Day in Toronto.