Aegis Group plc, the media and market research group, announced the appointment of Harold Mitchell as an Executive Board Member of the company’s Board, with immediate effect.
The Mitchell Communication Group, Australia’s number one marketing communications group, founded by Harold Mitchell, became part of Aegis Group plc on 17th November 2010. In the revised management structure for Aegis Media Group Australia and New Zealand, Harold Mitchell became Executive Chairman of the expanded operations.
Jerry Buhlmann, Chief Executive of Aegis Group, said:
“We are delighted to have Harold Mitchell to manage our total Australia and New Zealand media operations and bring his media experience to the Aegis plc Board. His great experience in media and advertising will help drive the integration of our combined businesses, give longer term benefits to our customers and both grow and strengthen our market leading position in Australia and New Zealand.”
Harold Mitchell said:
“I look forward to being part of the Aegis Group Board. The markets in Australia and New Zealand will form an important part of Aegis’s wider drive for growth in the Asia Pacific region, as we seek to take Aegis from strength to strength.”
Source : Aegis Press Release
