IPG's Amazon Lead Moves to Barkley Consulting Arm, Takes Former Employer as First Client

Jim Elms will focus on the commerce company

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Today, Kansas City’s Barkley announced the hiring of IPG veteran Jim Elms, who will hold two roles as both chief engagement officer of the indie agency and CEO of its consulting arm, FutureCast.

Elms’ appointment is effective immediately—and first on his client list is none other than his former employer.

The incoming executive spent nine years at IPG, most recently serving as managing director of the holding company after leading Initiative, its media network. He also helped lead the team that won last November’s global

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