Dentsu Aegis Promotes Gissler to Global COO

In London, marcoms group Dentsu Aegis Network (DAN) has promoted Neil Gissler to the newly created role of Global Chief Operating Officer.

DAN comprises ten global network brands, and owns insights-related businesses including data-driven performance marketing agency Merkle and business research provider B2B International. The group is headquartered in London and operates in 145 countries with more than 42,000 employees worldwide.

Gissler (pictured) joined DAN in 2016 through the Merkle acquisition, and served as COO of Merkle and subsequently of DAN Americas. He previously worked at IT group Unisys as SVP of Services and Corporate Officer; before which he spent 28 years at consulting group Accenture, in roles including MD, North America Technology, overseeing 35,000 employees. In his new position, Gissler is responsible for the implementation of DAN's new business model - driving business efficiency by strengthening agency brands, and delivering integrated solutions to support client challenges.

He joins the DAN Global Executive Team, reporting to Toshi Yamamoto, Acting Executive Chairman and CEO, who comments: 'Neil has made a significant difference as COO for Merkle and Dentsu Aegis Network Americas and we are delighted that he brings that experience as Global Chief Operating Officer. As a key part of the leadership team, we know he will make a marked impact across the global business to positively impact client outcomes'.

Web site: www.dentsuaegisnetwork.com .