Australian CEO departs whiteGREY as the agency folds into AKQA

March 27, 2024 7:08

The Australian CEO of whiteGREY, Lee Simpson, has stepped down from his role effective immediately, as the agency has been absorbed by AKQA globally.

AKQA’s APAC managing partner, Brian Vella, will lead the new team, as the whiteGREY name will no longer exist.

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Lauren McNamara

Lauren McNamara is a freelance journalist. She previously spent three years at Mumbrella, most recently as the associate editor. She left her staff role in August 2025.

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richard.goodrich@aprais.com.au; 27 Mar 24

A courageous decision by WPP…. Whoever takes the advantage of snapping Mr. Simpson up will be very fortunate indeed…

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richard.goodrich@aprais.com.au; 27 Mar 24

A courageous decision by WPP…. Whoever takes the advantage of snapping Mr. Simpson up will be very fortunate indeed…Richard Goodrich.

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Baffled 28 Mar 24

Why would WPP let one of its best CEOs leave?

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Captain Obvious 28 Mar 24

Because they are merging 2 agencies, and 2 into 1 does not go.. so one has to leave. Does that make sense now?

Lee and Brian are both great operators.

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@Best CEOs 31 Mar 24

It wouldn’t.

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Australian CEO departs whiteGREY as the agency folds into AKQA

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