John Taylor appointed chairman of ZenithOptimedia Worldwide
21 Apr 2010 | by David Barros
LONDON - Publicis Groupe's ZenithOptimedia has promoted John Taylor from director of client service, to chairman of its worldwide division.
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LONDON - Publicis Groupe's ZenithOptimedia has promoted John Taylor from director of client service, to chairman of its worldwide division.
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