FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MS&L Hires Louisa Clarke to Take on P&G Client Services Director Role
02/18/2009MS&L, one of the world’s leading communications firms, today announced the appointment of Louisa Clarke (formerly Louisa Jenkins), as client services director, Procter & Gamble EMEA. Based in the London office, Clarke will join the agency’s global P&G City team and her role will be effective June 1st.
“I’m extremely pleased that Louisa is joining us,” said Stuart Wilson, CEO of MS&L London. “With her 11 years’ experience of working with P&G, she brings a valuable depth of knowledge that will add to an already impressive team. As an agency we are committed to investing in our clients and ensuring that we deliver excellence across all markets, hiring Louisa underlines this.”
Prior to joining MS&L, Louisa was a Director and Partner at Fleishman-Hillard, where she worked on a portfolio of major accounts in the babycare, consumer health, food and retail sectors, including P&G (Pampers, Kandoo and Clearblue), Whole Foods Market, McCain and PepsiCo. Louisa has over 16 years’ experience in international and UK consultancy and as a Director has specialised in client relationship management.
“Being part of an agency that’s committed to investing in its client relationships is important to me and I moved to MS&L because I was impressed with the model they’ve created,” said Clarke. “I’m looking forward to working with the P&G team, both in London and around the world.”
Clarke will report into Kelly Walsh, Deputy CEO of MS&L London and MD of the consumer group.
The EMEA team works for P&G Femcare, P&G Fabric & Home Care, P&G Hair Care, P&G Prestige & Lifestyle Fragrances and on internal communications projects.
About MS&L
MS&L is a leading global communications firm and part of MS&L Worldwide, a network of communications brands and consultancies with 54 offices in North America, Latin America, EMEA and Asia, as well as an extensive affiliate network. The agency specializes in using research, insights and technology to create and execute powerful communications strategies that are critical to client success. With a unique combination of advice, advocacy and action, MS&L delivers measurable business results for many of the world's largest companies and most successful brands.
MS&L Worldwide is a member of the Publicis Groupe (Euronext Paris: FR0000130577), the world’s fourth largest communications group, and a global leader in digital and online advertising, media consulting, and healthcare communications. With some 45,000 professionals in 104 countries, the Groupe's activities cover advertising through three global advertising networks: Leo Burnett, Publicis, Saatchi & Saatchi, as well as through its two multi-hub networks Fallon Worldwide and 49%-owned Bartle Bogle Hegarty; media agencies with two worldwide networks ZenithOptimedia and Starcom MediaVest Group; and marketing services, including digital and interactive communications through Digitas, relationship and direct marketing, public and media relations, corporate and financial communications, multicultural communications, and event communications. The Groupe is also the world leader in healthcare communications. Web site: www.publicisgroupe.com.
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