AKQA Exodus Continues as North America CEO and Chief Marketing & Growth Officer Exit
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AKQA experienced further leadership changes this week with the departures of Tesa Aragones, North America CEO, and jabari Hearn, chief marketing and growth officer for the Americas. WPP-owned AKQA confirmed the exits to Adweek.
These departures represent the latest in a series of reorganizations at the agency over the past year. AKQA has been actively shifting its regional structure and management approach.
Jonathan Bolden, AKQA’s global chief transformation officer, will assume interim leadership of the Americas. He will continue to fulfill his existing responsibilities alongside this new role, according to an AKQA spokesperson.
“Tesa Aragones will be stepping away from her role as regional CEO,” the spokesperson stated. “We appreciate her leadership and the positive contributions she has made to our teams and clients.”
The advertising and marketing landscape is currently undergoing significant transformation, driven by technological advancements and evolving consumer behaviors. Agencies like AKQA are responding with structural changes to remain competitive and deliver innovative solutions. This trend of leadership turnover within major agencies reflects the pressures of a rapidly changing industry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has left AKQA?
Tesa Aragones, the North America CEO, and jabari hearn, chief marketing and growth officer for the Americas, have departed AKQA.
What company owns AKQA?
AKQA is owned by WPP.
Who is taking over leadership in the Americas?
Jonathan Bolden, AKQA’s global chief transformation officer, will oversee the Americas on an interim basis.
Has AKQA undergone changes recently?
Yes, AKQA has undergone multiple rounds of reorganization in the past year as it adjusts its regional structure and management.
What was AKQA’s response to the departures?
AKQA expressed thankfulness for Tesa Aragones’ leadership and contributions to the agency and its clients.
