Robert Horler appointed Chief Executive Officer of Dentsu Aegis Network, USA

Dentsu Aegis Network today announces the appointment of Robert (Rob) Horler, CEO of Dentsu Aegis Network Northern Europe, to the role of CEO of Dentsu Aegis Network, USA, reporting to Nigel Morris, CEO of Dentsu Aegis Network Americas & EMEA. 

In this newly-created position, Horler will be responsible for developing, driving and executing Dentsu Aegis Network’s strategy across this key growth region for the business. Relocating to New York, he will take up his new role in April 2015 and will continue as a member of Dentsu Aegis Network’s Global Executive. 

Robert Horler has enjoyed a long and successful career to date at Dentsu Aegis Network, joining the business as Managing Partner of Carat Interactive in 2000. In 2002 Rob was promoted to Managing Director of Carat Interactive before going on to found Diffiniti, which became one of the largest standalone digital media agencies in the UK, and helping pioneer the sector. In 2009, Diffiniti was integrated into Dentsu Aegis’s iProspect network as part of the global strategy to bring together search and digital performance.

After steering the integration, Rob was appointed as Managing Director of Carat UK in May 2009, before being promoted to the role of CEO for Aegis Media UK in January 2011 and then to CEO of Dentsu Aegis Network Northern Europe, in February 2013. In addition to his responsibilities as CEO of Dentsu Aegis Network Northern Europe, Rob is also Chairman of Dentsu Aegis Network in the UK and oversees the global development of Dentsu Aegis’s iProspect and Data2Decisions brands.

Commenting on Robert Horler’s new appointment, Nigel Morris, CEO of Dentsu Aegis Network Americas & EMEA said:

“In the global context, the US economy continues to show its strength, resilience and innovation, with its advertising spend now exceeding its 2007 pre-recession peak. For Dentsu Aegis Network, the US has been a great success over the last five years and it will be a key driver of our future growth. With the significant momentum we have in the market, as a Group and across all our agencies, by having a dedicated CEO we will take the business to the next level. With his proven track record of delivering growth for our business, his experience and expertise in the digital economy and his deep understanding of our Operating Model, Rob was the standout candidate following an extensive internal and external global search.”

Rob Horler, CEO of Dentsu Aegis Network, USA said: “It is with great pride and excitement that I take up the role of CEO of Dentsu Aegis Network, USA, to lead our business in the most dynamic market in the world. Supported by Nigel and the US leadership team, many of whom I know well, I am confident that we will build on the considerable momentum that has fuelled our success to date, strengthening the network and brands for the benefit of our clients.”

Following Rob’s appointment as CEO of Dentsu Aegis Network USA, Thierry Jadot, CEO of Dentsu Aegis Network France will take on responsibility for the oversight of Dentsu Aegis Network Netherlands joining the existing cluster made up of Dentsu Aegis Network, France, Belgium and MENA. Similarly, Tracy de Groose, CEO of Dentsu Aegis Network UK will take on additional management responsibility for Dentsu Aegis Network, Ireland and will join the Dentsu Aegis EMEA Executive Board. Robert Horler will retain his Global Executive responsibility for the ongoing global development of Dentsu Aegis’s iProspect and Data2Decisions brands.

Dentsu Aegis Network USA is headquartered in New York and employes approximately 4,500 staff across locations in the US.

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For further information contact: 

Belle Lenz Regional Director of Communications, Americas T: + 1 718-640-6890 E:belle.lenz@dentsuaegis.com

Louise Evans Global Director of Communications & Marketing T: +44 7920 492400 E: Louise.Evans@dentsuaegis.com

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About Dentsu Aegis Network

Part of Dentsu Inc., Dentsu Aegis Network is made up of eight global network brands - Carat, Dentsu, Dentsu media, iProspect, Isobar, mcgarrybowen, Posterscope and Vizeum and supported by its specialist/multi-market brands including Amnet, Amplifi, Data2Decisions, Mitchell Communications (PR), psLIVE and 360i. Dentsu Aegis Network is Innovating the Way Brands Are Built for its clients through its best-in-class expertise and capabilities in media, digital and creative communications services. Offering a distinctive and innovative range of products and services, Dentsu Aegis Network is headquartered in London and operates in 110 countries worldwide with over 23,000 dedicated specialists. www.dentsuaegisnetwork.com