James Greet departs Ikon after 18 months as agency changes management structure
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James Greet is leaving the role of CEO of media agency Ikon in Australia and New Zealand after just 18 months, it has been announced.
The STW Group owned agency will also have a change in a management structure with each office led by a managing partner, with Pat Crowley stepping up to that role for Sydney after returning last year to lead the successful pitch to retain the Commonwealth Bank account.
Those managing partners will report into STW’s CEO Mike Connaghan. According to a statement released today Greet has resigned from the role he took up in July 2013 “to pursue other opportunities”.
there seems to be a fair bit written between the lines…
Mike needs to get a new quote. He seems to roll that line out a little too often. Most recently when the CEO of Ogilvy left…Embarrassing.
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the only thing between the lines are the 3 fingers I’m holding up
It makes a change from “to spend more time with my family” or “for personal reasons”
I wonder who will take over?
You couldnt describe the STW share price as being in excellent shape. Its retreating to levels not seen since ’11. Typically it’s tracked the ASX100 and All Ords rather closey. The past 6 months it’s unperformed quietly significantly. Maybe some other changes are needed.
Can we hear the faint but steady sound of unravelling?
No mention of ikon adelaide? Hmmm.
Hardly surprising to hear. A formidable group of managing partners now in place, looking forward to the next installment…
@Groucho – yes, more unravelling to come no doubt. always happens when a CEO leaves.
Mike two of your ‘guys’ are women????!!!!
ever since the infamous ‘Bloodbath’ things have never been the same for the top level people at Ikon… Wish them all the best!
@ sexism. “Guys” is often used as a generic term to mean “people” not just men. Almost certain that you know this.
Sad news, James is a strong leader. Perhaps there are just too many Media agencies in Australia?
Who would want to be a media agency CEO these days?!? Tough at the top.