Fiona Johnston, CEO - client and commercial, and practice resident, will depart Dentsu at the end of the week after nearly three years with the company.
Her departure comes after joining from IPG Mediabrands and follows Kirsty Muddle's announcement to join Ogilvy, with B&T noting the two events are unconnected.
Johnston's role is being removed as part of a restructuring effort to simplify the business and implement a flatter leadership structure, realigning the model to support strategic capabilities and the Media ++ strategy.
According to sources, her departure is not related to the rumored sale of Dentsu's international business, which has not been confirmed by the Japanese holding company.
No comment from the company on the reason of her departure.
Author summary: Fiona Johnston leaves Dentsu after 3 years.