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Lori Hiltz to head MPG and Havas Media in North America
MUMBAI: Havas‘ media marketing agency MPG has appointed Lori Hiltz as the chief executive officer of its North American operations. She will also lead Havas Media North America as CEO.
Earlier Hiltz headed the MPG Chicago office as EVP, managing director.
In her new role, she will oversee all the offices of MPG and Havas Media in North America. Hiltz will be based in New York and will report to the MPG global CEO Maria Luisa Francoli Plaza who has served as interim CEO of MPG and Havas Media in North America, in addition to her global role, since 2010.
Hiltz holds expertise in media, creative and integrated marketing platforms.
Francoli Plaza said, “Lori not only has a deep understanding of media and a proven track record for helping to grow clients‘ businesses, she also truly cares about her employees and inspires them with her enthusiasm, sense of humor and commitment to making MPG the best place it can be. I can‘t think of a better person to lead our agency.”
Hiltz said, “I am excited about this opportunity to work with more of the MPG and Havas Media teams. And it is an exciting time to be here. We are growing and becoming recognized more and more for our innovation and creativity. We are a very smart, imaginative and dedicated group and I am continuously impressed by the work our people do. Client service is our top priority but I am equally committed to making Havas Media a place where people want to spend their time at work.”
In Chicago MPG has been working closely with its sister company, Euro RSCG, in strengthening and growing its combined client roster. The combined talents of the creative agency with the thought process of the leading media agency will create the synergies required to win new businesses.
Euro RSCG NA CEO Ron Bess, “Lori has been an amazing partner for our Chicago agency. She leads from the front with energy and passion for the business. And she shares her media insights to assist in the creative process from the first meeting to the last.”
Hiltz joined MPG from Omnicom‘s PHD Detroit, where she managed all media duties and client service for the Chrysler Brands through one of the most turbulent chapters of that company‘s history.
Brands
Safex Group appoints Richa Malhotra as group chief financial officer
Former Standard Chartered executive to steer finance
NEW DELHI: Safex Chemicals has appointed Richa Malhotra as group chief financial officer, strengthening its leadership team as the company prepares for the next phase of expansion in specialty chemicals and global agrochemicals.
In her new role, Malhotra will lead the group’s financial strategy, capital architecture and governance framework as Safex scales operations across multiple verticals including branded formulations, specialty chemicals and contract manufacturing.
A chartered accountant and graduate of Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi, Malhotra brings more than two decades of experience in business finance, strategic planning, corporate banking and client management.
Before joining Safex, she served as executive director, financial markets at Standard Chartered, where she led teams across India and Sri Lanka and worked closely with large corporates, global subsidiaries and commercial banking clients. Her expertise includes capital structuring, treasury operations, risk management and financial markets led financing solutions.
Safex Group promoter director and joint managing director Piyush Jindal, said the appointment comes at a pivotal time for the company. “Safex stands at an inflection point as we build an integrated platform across branded formulations, specialty chemicals and contract manufacturing. Richa’s experience across global financial institutions will strengthen our financial discipline and help unlock value across the group,” he said.
Malhotra said she was looking forward to contributing to the company’s next chapter of growth. “Safex has built a strong reputation over 35 years with its focus on integrity, innovation and agricultural insight. I am excited to be part of the organisation as it expands its footprint in India and global markets,” she said.
The appointment comes as Safex continues to strengthen its financial foundations and scale operations internationally, positioning itself for future growth milestones.
