Havas promoted PAUL FRAMPTON to U.K. & Ireland CEO of Havas Media Group. He "takes sole charge of all HMG’s agencies in the region," including Havas Media, Arena, Forward Media, Havas Sport & Entertainment, AIS London and Arnold KLP. Frampton was previously the U.K. CEO of Havas Media and "shared the role" of managing director of HMG UK with PEDRO AVERY. Avery has "stepped down" as Arena’s CEO to become the global CEO of Havas Sport & Entertainment (CAMPAIGN LIVE, 2/18). ... Ironman announced new leadership roles for the Asia-Pacific region. DAVID BEECHE from Lagardère Sports will join Ironman as managing director of Ironman Oceania (Australia and New Zealand), effective March 31. GEOFF MEYER will continue with Ironman as the managing director of Ironman Asia (excluding China). Beeche will manage and oversee the complete portfolio of events in Australia and New Zealand. This includes Ironman races, Ironman 70.3 races, multi-sport events, mountain biking events and marathons. Meyer will now be responsible for all of the events and licensees in Asia (except China). Meyer will also focus on growing event portfolio and leading business development (Ironman).
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