GroupM loses search CEO
Published: Jan 08, 2010
Regional - Robbie Hills (pictured), CEO Asia Pacific for GroupM Search has confirmed his resignation on Monday and he will serve his last day this Friday before going on gardening leave.
Hills was appointed CEO for WPP's GroupM search business across Asia Pacific in April 2008.
Rosemary Lising, managing director for GroupM Search Asia Pacific will take over part of Hills' duties as the company will not find a replacement.
According to Mark Patterson, CEO for GroupM Asia Pacific, Lising used to report directly to Hills but she will now report to Alice Manners, chief operating officer for GroupM Interaction.
Patterson has no comments on Hills departure but it is understood that Hills will be on gardening leave for six months.
Prior to GroupM, Hills was MD for WPP owned 24/7 Real Media in Australia. He has more than 15 years experience in online sales and marketing where he worked at Sensis and LookSmart Australia.
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