NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael
Houston, Global President of Grey, who has led Grey New York in his
role as CEO of Grey North America, today announced the promotion of
Debby Reiner to CEO of Grey New
York, a new position at the flagship headquarters office.
Debby Reiner, a Grey veteran, has
served most recently as President Grey/Global P&G, overseeing
the agency's largest client's entire portfolio of brands.
"Debby is a natural to lead our 1,100 strong flagship,"
Michael Houston said. "She has been
a prime mover in making Grey a creative and new business
powerhouse. Her passion, skill, dynamism and dedication to
excellence have endeared her to clients and colleagues alike."
"This well-deserved promotion, coming as we close an outstanding
year in Grey New York's history and prepare to celebrate our
centennial next year, recognizes the pivotal role Debby has played
in our success," said James R. Heekin
III, Chairman and CEO of Grey Group. "Her appointment
opens a new chapter in our evolution as a 'Famously Effective'
agency focused on the future."
Debby Reiner: Innovative
Global Marketer
Debby Reiner joined Grey New York
in 1989 after graduating from Harvard
and embraced her passion for the beauty business, working on
CoverGirl. After a successful stint running Clairol at JWT,
she came home to Grey to lead the global reinvention of Pantene in
1999.
Over the years, Reiner has helped build Grey into the number one
beauty agency in the world with iconic juggernaut brands such as
Pantene, Clairol, CoverGirl and an array of fragrances. She
was a key player in developing the agency's integrated offering
encompassing digital, shopper marketing, activation and Hispanic
communications.
From Ellen DeGeneres for
CoverGirl to transgender model Tracey
Norman for Clairol, Grey's advertising has put these beauty
brands front and center in pop culture conversation, driven their
growth and been honored at Cannes.
In recognition of her achievements, Reiner was promoted to
Executive Vice President, Partner and Global Beauty Director on
P&G. In 2013, she led the team that won the global
Gillette account and later added Venus, Braun and the Art of
Shaving business in 2014.
Debby Reiner was promoted to
President Grey/Global P&G in 2015, overseeing all P&G
brands.
Debby Reiner said, "It is an
incredible honor to be entrusted with the leadership of Grey New
York as we celebrate our 100th anniversary. The Grey brand
has tremendous vitality and potential. I look forward to
working with our talented team to capitalize on our momentum and
shape our future."
About Grey
Grey New York is the flagship
headquarters of Grey, 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, Coty, Kellogg's,
Pfizer, Canon, NFL, Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Nestlé, Papa
John's, Volvo, Darden Restaurants and T.J.
Maxx.
In recent years, Grey has been named ADWEEK's "Global Agency of
the Year" twice and ADVERTISING AGE's "Agency of the Year."
In recognition of its soaring creative reputation, Grey New York
was ranked the #1 Agency in the U.S. and North America by Cannes Lions in 2016.
Contact: Owen Dougherty
212-546-2551
owen.dougherty@grey.com
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