JWT Shakes Up Its Leadership With Several Changes, Including a New North America CEO

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J. Walter Thompson today announced it’s shaking up its U.S. and global leadership team with several C-suite level appointments, including that of Simon Pearce to CEO of North America. Pearce previously served as mcgarrybowen’s U.S. CEO.

“Simon joined the agency in 2015 and has been a significant player in the resurgence and growth of mcgarrybowen U.S.,” a mcgarrybowen spokesperson said in a statement on Pearce’s departure. “There is a succession plan already in place and Simon will be working with us over the coming weeks to ensure a smooth transition.

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