Shakeups continue at Scali, McCabe, Sloves

NEW YORK–More than a year after Scali, McCabe, Sloves/The Martin Agency.’s win of the $110-million Mercedes-Benz account, the two finally signed their firs….Executive vice president, director of client services Philippe Defechereaux, whom SMS recruited from a worldwide marketing post at Volkswagen AG last year, “is pursuing an opportunity outside the agency,” said SMS managing director Scott Messinger. Sources said William Vieser has emerged as a top contender to succeed him. Vieser had been deputy chairman, director of client services at McCaffrey and McCall, Mercedes’ former shop.The