PARIS--Havas SA (HAV.FR) on Wednesday announced the departure of
its global chief executive David Jones, the latest in a series of
changes in top management at the French media company in the recent
months.
Havas said Mr. Jones will be replaced by Yannick Bollore, the
current company chairman and son of Vincent Bollore, who owns a 37%
stake in Havas.
Last month, Havas finance head Herve Philippe left the company
to join Vivendi SA (VIV.FR), which aims to focus more on media
after spinning off its French telecommunications arm this year.
Already over the summer, Havas announced a change in management
when Vincent Bollore stepped down as chairman of the advertising
group and was replaced by his son Yannick.
Mr. Jones is set to become co-founder and CEO of a new tech
start-up that will launch next month, the company said.
It said the management changes are effective immediately.
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