GLOBAL – MARCH 2011 – Havas Worldwide, encompassing Euro RSCG Worldwide, Arnold Worldwide and all creative, marketing services and design companies in the Havas network, has announced the appointment of David Jones as Global CEO. Jones is also the Directeur General of Havas and global CEO of Euro RSCG Worldwide.
Jones was previously Euro RSCG’s president of global business, leading the agency’s 42 multinational clients, and also led the agency’s Australia office. He is also an active social entrepreneur and co-founder of the youth organization One Young World.
Fernando Rodés has stepped down from his post as Havas CEO to give a new direction to his personal and family entrepreneurial activities but will remain active in Iberian and Latin American operations as Vice Chairman. Alfonso Rodés was named Deputy Chief Executive Officer and will remain CEO of Havas Media.
The announcements were made during the release of the 2010 results of Havas, which showed an outstanding group performance both financially and creatively. The group picked up 21 Lions at Cannes and has the World’s Most Award TV Commercial in 2010 according to The Gunn Report. In addition, the group netted new business of €1.9-B. Group revenue for 2010 was €1.558-B , or 8.1% real growth and 3.5% organic growth for the full year 2010. Income from operations was up 13% to €202 million and Group share of net income was €110 million, a 20% increase from 2009.
