Havas Group has appointed Donna Murphy as the leader of Havas’ Creative Group in a bid to further deepen the integration between the group’s businesses.
Murphy will attain this role in addition to her current position as Global CEO of Havas Health and You.
The appointment is made as the ‘big six’ agency looks to simplify its organisation and improve its Global Creative and Health networks so that Havas can strengthen its ability to meet clients’ ‘ever-changing needs’.
Starting her career at Goldman Sachs, Murphy joined Havas Group 35 years ago and has led several US acquisitions for the group since, as well as taking a leadership role for the then newly founded health agency.
The new leader of Havas’ Creative Group will replace Chris Hirst who will move on to pursue new opportunities.
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“Through her proven leadership, Donna has built the prototype for the end-to-end consultative partner that brands need today. Layered with our creative force and talented leadership teams, what we can offer health and consumer brands alike is powerful. Donna’s spirit of service, compassion and inclusive leadership not only fits the needs of our partners but will play a major role in us continuing our mission of making a meaningful difference to brands, businesses and people,” Havas Group CEO and chairman Yannick Bolloré said.
The news comes a week after Havas Media Group launched a new global B2B division, ‘Havas Business’ aimed at disrupting the B2B marketing sector with business-specific offerings and capabilities.
Talking about her appointment, Murphy herself added: “I’m deeply honored to expand my impact with this great company and group of outstanding leaders. The key determinant of any great partnership is a sum that is greater than both parts. Bringing together the exceptional global brand leadership of Havas Health & You with the dynamic creative talent and unique blend of assets in the Creative Group produces something truly unique for our client partners and teams across the globe.”
“This combination is only strengthened by the lockstep integration with our skilled media specialists and support and collaboration of the Vivendi family. The result is a unified, best-inclass agency offering with unmatched capabilities that will work across disciplines to support the success of the world’s best and brightest brands across categories.”
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