Leo Burnett Canada has announced the resignation of its president and COO, Dom Caruso.
After four years with the agency, leading it alongside CEO and chief creative officer Judy John, Caruso’s departure was announced to staff Thursday at an all-employee meeting.
The agency announced two internal promotions to offset the gap left by Caruso’s departure. Brent Nelsen, the Toronto agency’s chief strategy officer, will also become an executive vice-president, while general manager David Kennedy adds COO and EVP titles to his business cards.
“I’ve worked closely with both of them for a long time and we share a common philosophy,” said John, in a statement. “They’ve been a huge part of our success and shaping the culture of this agency. I’m excited about our new leadership structure and look forward to doing more inspiring, business-building and award-winning work that our clients have come to expect from us.”
Caruso was not immediately available for comment.
