The role was created after new accounts wins from Itsu, Love Holidays and Interflora.

Peter Schuyler replaces Veronica Esbona, who has held the post for 13 years.

McKay Hathaway was formerly executive creative director at VML.

Before this, she worked at agencies including Uncommon, 72andSunny, Mediacom and Havas.

Previously, Chen was director of business development at AKQA in San Francisco.

Menges will oversee agency offices spanning Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, China and Australia. He remains head of region overseas for Team X.

Digital creative agency Barbarian, part of Cheil Worldwide, has promoted Jo Hayes to Executive Director, Strategy.   Hayes was previously director, data insights & analytics. In her new role she will develop strategy approaches for new business opportunities.   Hayes will also be responsible for leading the integration of technology into the …

She will work in close collaboration with the agency's offices in New York and London.

His work for the Austin agency includes Pizza Hut and Fruit of the Loom.

The transition underscores the agency's commitment to staying independent.