Ex-Mediacom CEO Mark Pejic to join IPG Mediabrands as Melbourne chairman

June 19, 2015 10:29

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Former Mediacom CEO Mark Pejic is to join IPG Mediabrands as its new chairman in Melbourne.

The major media agency move comes just days after Pejic abruptly departed Mediacom after four years.

Rumours of Pejic’s new appointment have been swirling around Melbourne’s media agencies for days, with IPG Mediabrands this morning confirming the move.

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Nic Christensen

Nic Christensen worked for Mumbrella from 2013 to 2016, in roles including deputy editor and media & technology editor. He is former media writer for The Australian and has also worked as a reporter for The Daily Telegraph and senior producer for Radio 2GB.

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7 COMMENTS

Allen Stevenson 19 Jun 15

“One of the most visible executives”

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Observer 19 Jun 15

Um who will Pejic report to? Henry Tajer, Danny Bass or Mat Baxter…

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Nic Christensen 19 Jun 15

Hi Observer,

We have asked this question of IPG Mediabrands at this stage they are unable to confirm the precise reporting line.

Cheers

Nic – Mumbrella

Jonty Frier 19 Jun 15

Is there anyone left at GroupM who hasn’t gone to Mediabrands? Baxter, Pejic, Bass, Richter, Livingstone. They certainly have a focused recruitment policy!!

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rohan 19 Jun 15

Good to see Melbourne media talent back on home soil!

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Einstein 19 Jun 15

It’s a “Galalcticos” strategy. Bass as Beckham , Pejic as Zidane

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hjt 19 Jun 15

I am sure Danny Bass and Mark Pejic will immensely enjoy working closely with each other.. so much respect between these two.

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