Young & Rubicam designates a new executive lineup

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Young and Rubicam Inc. has chosen two of its top-level officials to succeed its chairman and chief executive, Peter A. Georgescu, who will leave both posts on January 1, 2000 to assume the position of chairman emeritus. Edward H. Vick will take the role of chairman, and Thomas D. Bell will become chief executive. Prior to their promotions in January of 2000, however, the two men will experience additional shifts in their responsibilities. Mr. Vick will immediately leave his position as chief operating officer to become the company's chief creative officer, a position he will continue to honor after he becomes chairman in 2000. Mr. Bell, head of the Young and Rubicam Advertising unit, will immediately become Young and Rubicam's president and chief operating officer and will continue in his role as president after becoming chief executive in 2000.

Young & Rubicam Brands, Georgescu, Peter A., Vick, Edward H., Bell, Thomas D.

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Gallucci Heads Out on His Own

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Arnold Communications art director Marc Galucci, who had also been senior VP and associate creative director while working primarily in art direction, has left to start his own agency. Galucci won three gold Hatch Awards and a silver Radio Mercury Award for his freelance work and worked mainly on Champion International Paper and Converse at Arnold. Arnold has hired copywriter John Simpson and art director Wade Devers from Ingalls and Boston to replace Galucci; both jumped at the opportunity to work on big national brands, according to Ingalls executives. Galucci's colleagues expect him to do well since he learned management and account planning skills while working freelance and has much business savvy, although he will need to hire a partner to handle financials.

Arnold Communications Inc., Gallucci, Marc

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EYES ON THE PRIZE

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Luke Sullivan is settling into his new position as chief creative officer of WestWayne Advertising in Atlanta after nearly ten years as an award-winning copywriter at Fallon McElligott in Minneapolis. The 44 year old has been at WestWayne for five months and coworkers believe he is handling the transition from writer to creative head very well.

Westwayne Advertising

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