TOKYO: Beacon, the Bcom3-Dentsu joint-venture in Tokyo, has formed
a new executive team with the transfer of chief executive officer Phil
Rubel to Leo Burnett in Chicago (media, June 6).
Under the management change which takes effect from the end of this
month, Michael Kiosoglous will become representative director of Beacon,
a post he will hold in addition to his current role as chief financial
officer.
Alex Lopez, chief creative officer, and Michelle Kristula-Green,
executive director and head of account management, have been promoted to
joint managing directors. Nobuo Momose continues as chairman and
representative director.
Set up six months ago, Beacon is aiming to establish a strong presence
in Japan on the strength of Burnett's and D'Arcy's records. "Beacon's
new leadership will be committed to providing its clients with a truly
unique multinational agency dedicated to generating ideas that grow
clients' brands," it said.
