Smyth takes charge of Ogilvy operations

Changes at Ogilvy include managing director Gervaise Slowey returning to a global role for Kraft and a number of other client duties based in Dublin.

Dave Smyth, who has been running OgilvyOne and its Neo digital division, is now in charge of all Ogilvy operations, reporting to group chief executive JP Donnelly. Smyth's area of expertise is promotions and new media.