• May 17, 2013

Robyn Simburger has joined Havas Media as executive vice president managing director in charge of the shop’s Chicago office. She replaces Lori Hiltz, who was named CEO of the agency last August. Simburger was previously media director at the Home Depot in Atlanta. Earlier, the 25-year industry veteran was vice president media strategy and activation at Wendy’s. Earlier, she held posts at Kia, Mattel, NestlePurina and agencies Carat, Innocean Worldwide Americas and Conill Advertising. She reports to Hiltz.