• by Fern Siegel , February 9, 2010

Euan Jarvie, formerly chief client officer for MediaCom, has been upped to a new post: chief operating officer, MediaCom U.S. In that capacity, Jarvie will oversee the digital, insights, communications planning, analytics and business development divisions.

Before working for the company in the U.S., Jarvie led MediaCom's operations in Scotland and Ireland. He joined MediaCom in 1997 to found the company's Edinburgh office and continues to serve as a member of the executive committee. He will also chair the U.S. Management Board.

Doug Checkeris, CEO, MediaCom North America, stated that the Jarvie appointment "maintains greater consistency and control over our product from its conception and development, through to its execution and delivery."

Prior to joining MediaCom, Jarvie held media director and media investment positions at several major agencies, including WWAV Rapp Collins, O&M Media, TMD Carat Manchester and Zenith Media.

MediaCom's U.S. billings exceed $7.0B. Its client roster includes Audi, ConAgra Foods, Staples, Diageo, GlaxoSmithKline, Hasbro and JetBlue.