Mark Kennedy to leave Vivaki Exchange after 18 years to be replaced by three new bosses

February 28, 2013 5:58

Long serving Publicis Groupe employee and managing director of Vivaki Exchange Mark Kennedy is leaving the business after almost 18 years at the agency.

Kennedy helped establish the business, but will now leave, citing that he wanted to pursue “other ambitions” but would ” still have a connection to the business.”

He will be replaced by fellow Vivaki executive Anthony Ellis from ZenithOptimedia, and Nicole Turley from StarcomMediavest, with both reporting to Kennedy’s former boss Kevin Malloy, based in Auckland in New Zealand.

Malloy said: “Mark has been an outstanding media executive for a very long time, and we wish him well in his future endeavours.

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3 COMMENTS

Stephanie Neal 28 Feb 13

Thanks Mark, you’ve been such a positive influence on my career. You’re one smart guy & have taught me a lot. Wish you all the best – I’ll miss our Friday afternoon chats

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Mark Shaw 1 Mar 13

Congratulations Mark. You have made a massive contribution to the industry on many levels. Wish you the very best going forward !

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just saying 1 Mar 13

Mark – you are a great bloke and will be missed. A true talent.

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