• by Steve McClellan  @mp_mcclellan, October 3, 2017

Dentsu Aegis B2B agency gyro, has realigned its management for its Chicago and Denver operations, promoting Chris Hill to President for both offices. He succeeds Mike Hensley who is being elevated to the newly created global post of senior vice president strategic planning.

Hill has been with the agency for five years most recently serving as senior vice president, account management director working with clients such as USG, Aflac and Grant Thornton. Before joining gyro, he held leadership roles at FCB and Ogilvy & Mather.

Hensley, a 35-year industry veteran, is a co-founder of the agency which was formed in 1999. In his new role he will help formulate strategy for the agency’s big global clients as well as for new business pitches.

Hill will work closely with executive creative director Doug Kamp in leading the Chicago and Denver operations.

The agency, now with 16 offices worldwide, has a client roster that includes Aflac, Danone, eBay, Google, HP, John Deere, TD Ameritrade, Teva, USG and Vodafone.

Dentsu Aegis acquired gyro in July of 2016.