Saatchi's U.K. Chief Daley Departs

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NEW YORK Lee Daley, chairman and CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi’s U.K. Group since 2004, is leaving to become commercial director at the iconic Manchester United soccer club, the agency confirmed.

Daley, who could not immediately be reached, joined the Publicis Groupe shop in October 2004 and started several new ventures as CEO, including Industry@Saatchi, a research and development think-tank for clients looking to launch new brands. He was based in London.

“Lee has put in place a management team, structure and vision that positions Saatchi & Saatchi London perfectly to help existing and potential clients meet the demands of the ever-changing and fragmented world of communications,” said Jim O’Mahony, Saatchi’s CEO for operations in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Latin America.

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