7 September, 2015
Accomplished Brand Builder to Lead One of Spain's Largest Agencies

LONDON - David Patton, President and CEO of Grey Group Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), today announced that Javier Suso has been appointed CEO of Grey Spain. He will replace John Lynn who is assuming a new role as regional leader for Y&R and Wunderman across Latin America.

Grey Spain ranks among the largest and most integrated agencies in Spain serving blue-chip clients such as Procter & Gamble, GlaxoSmithKline, Vodafone, Allianz, Volvo, Domino's and Big Cola with capabilities across the whole communications spectrum.

Javier comes to Grey from VCCP Spain where as Managing Director he founded the agency in 2012 and built it in to one of the fastest growing agencies in the Spanish market. Previously, Javier was Managing Director of Shackleton.

David Patton said "I'm really excited by Javier's appointment. He's got a brilliant strategic and creative mind and has proved himself as a strong and decisive agency leader adept at both client management and new business. He's a modern day leader with infectious energy and a zest for life that will truly invigorate our agency and I'm sure will bring a massive smile to our clients' faces".

Javier Suso, commented, "Grey Group has been through an amazing transformation in the last few years and today is among the most admired agency networks around the world due to its creative performance, integrated capabilities and business growth. I am very excited to be joining the best agency at a time when brands need agencies not just to create ads but also to help them to transform their business".

Contact
david Patton
david.patton@greyeu.com
+44 7802 771344

About Grey
Grey is the advertising network of Grey Group. Grey Group ranks among the largest global communications companies. Its parent company is WPP (NASDAQ : WPPGY). Under the banner of "Grey Famously Effective Since 1917," the agency serves a blue-chip roster of many of the world's best known companies: Procter & Gamble, GlaxoSmithKline, Diageo, Volvo, Kellogg's, Pfizer, Canon, 3M, NFL, Boehringer Ingelheim, Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Nestlé, Papa John's and T.J. Maxx. Grey was recently named Agency of the Year by Adweek and Advertising Age. (www.grey.com)

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