Marla Kaplowitz named CEO for MEC North America

MEC, a leading media agency today named Marla Kaplowitz as CEO for MEC North America. 

The announcement was made by Charles Courtier, CEO Global for MEC.

She replaces Lee Doyle who recently stepped down.  Marla will report to Charles Courtier and join MEC’s Global Executive Committee.

Marla joined the company in March of this year as President US Clients and Head of Planning.  She was formerly Executive Vice President, Managing Director, leading the Procter & Gamble communications planning assignment for North America at MediaVest. And she was a key leader within their executive team.

Marla will be supported in her role by Charles Courtier and Rob Norman CEO for GroupM North America and the extremely strong and talented North America Exco:

-       Eamonn Store, President, Global Solutions

-       Dennis Donlin, President, Team AT&T

-       Mark Sanders, Chief Financial Officer

Her current position will be replaced in due course.

Charles Courtier said, “In Marla we are extremely fortunate to have someone with such strong skills and reputation within our company. She is exactly the right kind of modern strategic leader we need to re-energize our operations and drive positive change for the agency.  I’m delighted that she has accepted the challenge to take MEC North America into the future.”

Marla Kaplowitz commented, “This is truly an honor and I’m absolutely thrilled to be a part of something new.  I came to MEC in March because I saw great opportunity and potential here.  We have a fantastic legacy and some of the most talented people I’ve worked with in twenty years.  It’s an amazing company with a collaborative network that constantly drives great product and innovation.  I can’t wait to get started.”