Nigel Marsh to depart Y&R Brands and be replaced by Russel Howcroft
Y&R Brands boss Nigel Marsh is to step down from one of the advertising industry’s toughest jobs, Mumbrella has learned. He will be replaced by GPY&R CEO Russel Howcroft.
Marsh, who brought stability to the group after a turbulent time, will depart in the next few weeks, Mumbrella understands.
Although he could not be reached this afternoon, Marsh has previously used career breaks to publish books and develop a career as a public speaker.
His departure comes weeks after he gave a stirring speech at TEDx Sydney urging a greater work-life balance.
There would be very few in the industry that could have so patiently re-invigorated Y&R Brands in the highly professional and self-effacing manner that Nigel has – plus given those who will succeed him, the necessary room, unflinching support and profiling opportunities. Bravo! Bravo!
He is a great bloke, a great boss and great ambassador for advertising world. I would love to know where he will turn up next.
@ Frankie: He will be serving school lunches at Bronte Public. Where else?
Where did my comment go?
oh it’s back now, all good. @Gezza and loving it too I bet.
Nigel took over mid 2008 not 2006, Tim
Thanks, Betty. My bad – now updated.
Cheers,
Tim – Mumbrella
Nigel has been a constant source of invigoration and inspiration who always has the time to talk with his senior staff. Thank you Nigel for the mentorship you’ve given even though you didn’t realise it. More than a boss, you’ve been a mate.
No doubt he’ll get getting some of that work/life balance quality family time stuff.
Good on him
No doubt Scott Rhodie will have some complaint about this in the podcast.
Nigel Marsh has been an amazing person to work for – top class bloke with great values and qualities such as integrity, honesty and kindness not to mention smarts – things that have become very rare in our industry. We can all learn from him
Looking forward to reading “Fat again, Forty five, Underlaid and a Social Media star”.
Thanks for the honest and clarity.
Good luck Nigel
Love your work Nigel. All the very best.
like it Chris # 12. my vote is for “Thinner, Older, Poorer”
good luck Nigel. Whatever you do next, you’ll do it well & with humanity and you’ll make it more enjoyable and meaningful for those around you
Go Russ.
Can’t wait for Nigel’s next book!
And good luck Rusty
Great to see Nigel again shaking up the sector. Time he came into the wackier world of public relations!
Are you available for babysitting next week Nigel?