Jon Dupuis becomes the agency’s first global president
mcgarrybowen has combined its U.S. and global offices under a united brand umbrella, led by Gordon Bowen, founder/global chairman of mcgarrybowen and global chief creative officer of Dentsu. Bowen will oversee the global brand vision, ensure that it is executed in all markets, and champion growth for the flagship creative agency within the Dentsu network.
The new global organizational structure is designed to enhance the agency’s worldwide offering and increase collaboration across teams and markets with greater precision–all with the goal of delivering unparalleled experiences for mcgarrybowen clients, which include American Express, Disney, and United Airlines.
Bowen said, “At mcgarrybowen, we have been on an incredible journey and are dedicated to solving business challenges our clients face and finding creative solutions that will drive transformative business results for them. With growth and momentum fueling us, the time has come to unify around an integrated global offering and a single leadership structure. Toward that end, we are installing our most trusted and respected leaders.”
That leadership team for the new global organization includes:
–Jennifer Zimmerman, global chief strategy officer, the architect of the agency’s hallmark and highly effective Masterbranding platform, will continue her role in providing world-class strategic counsel to the agency and its global clients. She will ensure a cohesive strategy and consistent story are delivered inside and outside the agency network.
–Ned Crowley will officially take on the title of global chief creative officer, in recognition of the essential role he has played as U.S. CCO in developing successful creative offerings around the world for the benefit of the agency’s global clients and its customers. Crowley will continue to elevate the creative focus in partnership with clients and creative leads in each office.
–Jon Dupuis will be appointed to a new position at mcgarrybowen–global president, taking on responsibility for the agency’s U.S. and global offices. This promotion for Dupuis comes following nearly 10 years of successfully leading the AMEX business globally. Dupuis brings multidimensional expertise across creative, media, data, and technology, along with a strong global appreciation of what today’s marketers face.
Dupuis said, “I am honored and humbled to be entrusted with leading mcgarrybowen’s next chapter as a global organization, harnessing the collective power of our talented people in serving the most iconic brands in the world.”
The new global structure and appointments take effect immediately.
“Heretic” and “Maria” Set As Red Carpet Premieres At AFI Fest
The American Film Institute (AFI) has announced that Heretic, the psychological thriller starring Hugh Grant, and Maria, based on the life of opera singer Maria Callas starring Angelina Jolie, will round out the Red Carpet Premieres section at this year’s AFI Fest. The Heretic Gala Screening will take place on Thursday, October 24, and the Maria Gala Screening will be held on Saturday, October 26. The complete Red Carpet Premieres section includes the world premieres of Music By John Williams, Robert Zemeckis’ Here, Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl and Clint Eastwood’s Juror #2. All Red Carpet Premieres will take place at the historic TCL Chinese Theatre. The full lineup for AFI Fest 2024 will be unveiled on October 1.
“At the heart of AFI Fest is an unwavering dedication to celebrating the best in global cinema--together,” said Bob Gazzale, AFI president and CEO. “We look forward to uniting artists and audiences once again to be inspired by the art form in a powerful sense of community.”
Heretic follows two young missionaries (Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East) who are forced to prove their faith when they knock on the wrong door and are greeted by a diabolical Mr. Reed (portrayed by Grant), becoming ensnared in his deadly game of cat-and-mouse. The film is directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods and produced by Stacey Sher, Beck, Woods, Julia Glausi and Jeanette Volturno. The film will be released nationwide by A24 on November 8.
Directed by Pablo Larraín, Maria presents a tumultuous and beautiful depiction of one of the world’s most renowned artists and reimagines the legendary soprano in her final days in Paris, as Callas (Jolie)... Read More