IPG Mediabrands Ireland, one of the country’s leading creative media agencies and part of the Interpublic Group has announced the decision of its MD Eamon Fitzpatrick to leave the business in October to pursue a new opportunity in the immediate future.
Managing Director for the past seven and a half years, his time in the business has been characterised by an expansion of the agency in terms of increasing revenue and staff numbers while also broadening its client portfolio. He assembled a team of highly regarded talent that has become a powerhouse for delivering market leading insights and new business wins. One of the most notable aspects of the agency is his creation of a culture of empowerment and innovation that champions the importance of superlative client service and a “can do” attitude.
"It’s never easy deciding to leave a business where you’ve invested so much of yourself and have great colleagues, commented Eamon Fitzpatrick. "However, with a new opportunity for me on the horizon and a great team in place to take over, it feels like the right time to pass the baton on.
I have loved my time in IPG, and I am so proud of our achievements, I have made great friends along the way while having the chance to work on some of the world’s best brands. It has been a real career highlight and I want to thank all the team for all their hard work and brilliance.”
Senior leaders Sylvia Cawley, managing director of Initiative Ireland and Alan Daly, managing director of UM Ireland will continue to drive the business forward. The Ireland agency will remain autonomous and, as part of the continental network will continue, as before, to report to EMEA HQ in London.
"We are committed to ensuring the growth and development of IPG Mediabrands Ireland and have so much potential for connecting brands with consumers via data insights, cultural relevance and some of the best media and marketing tools available in the world," said Sylvia Cawley, managing director of Initiative Ireland. "Our single goal remains the same, as always. Namely, to help our clients grow."
"Exemplary client service remains very much part of the company DNA and our team is already looking forward to the opportunities ahead with new campaigns in the offing and new business pitches under way," added Alan Daly, managing director of UM Ireland. "We thank Eamon for his invaluable stewardship, support and encouragement and wish him the very best for the future.”
“Sylvia and Alan are wonderful, talented leaders of a team driven by creativity, collaboration, innovation and ambition - I look forward to following their story and wish them endless success,” added Fitzpatrick.
