Publicis’ Pinder Explains Departure: 'I’d Like to Reconnect With Normal Life'

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After 25 years working in the advertising industry, outgoing Publicis Worldwide Chief Operating Officer Richard Pinder says he is ready to take a break. “I’ve spent every moment focusing on making Publicis Worldwide the company it is today. The only sun tan I’ve had was before I started at the company. I’d like to reconnect with normal life,” Pinder told Adweek.
 
His vacation starts today. Yesterday, Publicis Groupe made the surprise announcement that Pinder had stepped down from Publicis Worldwide’s top spot.

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