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CHICAGO Leo Burnett worldwide chief operating officer Stephen Gatfield is leaving the agency, citing personal and family issues. He will serve as a consultant to the Publicis Groupe shop through the end of the year, according to an agency representative.
Gatfield in a statement said family and personal concerns are prompting his departure.
Earlier this year, Gatfield sold his Chicago-area house in order to return to his native London, fueling speculation that would leave the agency. He became worldwide chief operating officer of the shop in January 2001.
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