NEWS10 May 2018

James promoted to Havas Media global strategy role

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FRANCE – Havas Group has made Greg James its global chief strategy officer for Havas Group Media reporting to CEO Peter Mears.

James was previously chief strategy officer for North America. He joined Havas following its acquisition of Cake in 2008, where he was a partner and head of content.

He was promoted to Cake group’s US managing director in 2010 and took the Havas Media CSO role in 2013.  

Mears said: “Greg is charismatic, collaborative and creative, with an impeccable track record for client growth and team leadership. He’s an intuitive strategic thinker and an expert in content.”