Horizon Taps UM's Hunt As West Coast President

Horizon Media has named long-time West Coast media agency vet Karen Hunt president of its western region.

Hunt, who joins from West Coast president of IPG Mediabrands' UM unit, previously held senior positions -- mostly servicing entertainment brands -- at  Omnicom's Grey Entertainment (pre-MediaCom), IPG Mediabrands Initiative, and Focus Media.

Hunt will be based in Horizon's Los Angeles office.

Hunt picks up the responsibilities previously handled by Horizon Executive Vice President-General Manager of the western region Serena Duff, who passed away earlier this year.

In addition to her day-to-day western region responsibilities, Hunt will serve on the Horizon executive board, marketing committee, and global task force.

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