was named as the new chief creative officer for Leo Burnett USA. Just round the corner, Energy BBDO appointed Andres Ordonez to the position of chief creative officer. In the UK, Havas Worldwide raided

His future plans are as yet undisclosed. Leo Burnett London's CSO Giles Hedger is moving to FCB Inferno in the same role; and Havas New York announced the appointment of Laura Maness as its new CEO, following

Partner, Leo Burnett Beirut (a big surprise!) and Adam&EveDDB London (less of a surprise). More here. Tom Bernadin is standing down as global CEO of Leo Burnett next week, to be succeeded by Rich Stoddart,

Publicis-controlled Leo Burnett is also one of Samsung's main global agencies. Such a deal could cost Publicis between $550 and $600m. The group is already well on course to deliver the worst organic

as well as the Camden Town Brewery in London, England. No prices were disclosed for the acquisitions. As had been expected, troubled beauty direct seller Avon Products agreed to surrender its North

Co-Operative Food "Ice" by Leo Burnett London Think! Dept of Transport "Doghouse" by AMV BBDO Toyota "The Benchmark: Rebuilt" by Saatchi & Saatchi New Zealand Update only subscribers: click here

General Mills selected Leo Burnett to take over from BBDO on their account in India; luxury cruise company Seabourn appointed indie Figliulo & Partners to handle their business; and UK top-selling tabloid

albeit in one of London's busiest shopping avenues. This would be a click-and-collect outlet in the Oxford Street flagship of struggling fashion and furnishings retailer Bhs. That chain was acquired this

Here's a deeply moving spot by Leo Burnett Canada for local telecoms giant Bell commemorating the Canadian soldiers who fought in the two World Wars. Be prepared to wipe away a tear. That's WWII veteran

among them Leo Burnett London, Dare and Adam&Eve DDB. CCS said the new review was designed to ensure that its "commercial models are able to adapt and flex". Pitches will take place next year. In another