Bob Greenberg to step down as R/GA CEO after 40 years; R/GA president Sean Lyons to fill role

R/GA has announced that Sean Lyons, the company’s US president, will assume the role of global CEO on January 2, 2019. The appointment, made by R/GA founder, executive chairman, and CEO Bob Greenberg (left), represents the first time the CEO role will be filled by someone other than the company’s founder.

Greenberg, who founded R/GA in 1977 with his brother Richard, will continue to serve as the company’s executive chairman and has committed to staying active at the company through 2020. During that time, he will support Lyons in evolving and promoting the company’s vision for creating transformation at speed and ensure that every office in the network is able to deliver the innovative work the agency has become famous for. Greenberg will also be a leading voice for R/GA at major industry events and with the media. He will continue to report to Michael Roth, chairman and CEO of R/GA parent company, IPG.

“I could not be happier to have found both a partner and future successor in Sean,” said Greenberg. “In his eleven years with R/GA, Sean has proven himself to be a strong leader who is equal parts technologist, producer, and creative. I have every confidence that he will successfully guide the next generation of talent at R/GA and that together, they will chart a bright future.”

In his role as CEO, Lyons (left) will assume responsibility for running the global R/GA network and guiding the company’s mission and vision. He will also lead the global executive team, drive integration of talent and capabilities across offices and regions, and oversee all company financials. Lyons will also work to ensure that R/GA continues to attract and retain world-class talent, grows its global client relationships, and works in collaboration with other Interpublic companies. Lyons will report directly to Michael Roth. Continue reading on LBB…