David Gaines takes US role with Maxus Global
Former CEO of Maxus David Gaines is to take a role with Maxus Global in the US as managing partner and chief planning officer for North America.
He leaves next week to take up the data-focused role in New York.
“The thing that convinced me to go is the strength of Maxus’s data platforms. A lot of the things that were supposed to be the DNA of how an agency is supposed to work are there, it just needs someone to go in there and knit the whole thing together”, said Gaines.

Gainesy, you still owe me that beer. Looks like it might have to be in NY. Darned shame. Congrats.
Nice to see you haven’t aged in about 5 years, Mr Gaines.
Awesome move for Maxus, huge win for N.America planning & New York pub owners. See you soon.
Nice one Mr Gaines, even if we can’t do anything here in Syd as a result. Enjoy!
Well done Gainesy, and welcome back to the Maxus family!
We are losing one of the best, but very happy for you David. We wish you all the best and hope to see you back here soon!