In a surprise move, Michael Komasinski has stepped down as CEO of Dentsu Americas to become CEO of publicly traded ad-technology company Criteo. In the wake of the news announced this morning, Dentsu has named Giulio Malegori chairman and acting CEO of Dentsu Americas.
Malegori, who joined Dentsu in 2010, will concurrently serve as executive vice president and global COO of Dentsu Group.
In his expanded role, Malegori will oversee Dentsu Americas' media, creative and data practices in the U.S., Canada and Latin America.
Komasinski, who also become a member of the Criteo board, succeeds succeeds Megan Clarken, who is retiring.
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