Critics Get Louder on IPG Board

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New YORK—Now that the Securities and Exchange Commission has formalized its investigation into Interpublic Group’s accounting imbalance, several board members are growing more vocal about their frustration with certain senior managers, sources said.

Last week, at least two influential board members were pushing for more changes at the top, and all eyes were on McCann WorldGroup CEO Jim Heekin and IPG CFO Sean Orr, sources said.

“There’s a healthy dynamic going on,” said one source about the debate over the future of Orr and Heekin.



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