After more than three years at the helm of Havas Host, CEO Gayle While is set to depart for personal reasons.
During her time with the agency, Gayle has led a number of significant client partnerships and made an immense contributions to Havas Host and the broader Havas Village. She worked across a client roster including Tourism Fiji, IKEA, Air New Zealand and Asahi Super Dry.
Before joining Havas, While was CEO of Clemenger BBDO Melbourne, having joined the agency in 2016 as head of CRM before progressing to deputy CEO and then CEO. She also held the chief client officer role at Dentsu Creative Australia.
Alex Carr has joined Havas Host as a consultant contractor to lead and work through the transition and help drive the next period of growth for the agency. Carr brings significant agency leadership experience, including within the Havas Group. Carr is currently the founder and managing partner of video production and creative agency Queen Charles. He was the managing director of Havas Worldwide Sydney from 2012 until 2015, before moving to BWM Dentsu as managing director Sydney.
“I’d like to thank Gayle for her leadership and contribution over the past three and a half years. She has played an important role in Havas Host and in supporting many valued client relationships. On behalf of everyone at Havas ANZ, I wish her every success for the future,” said Havas ANZ group CEO James Wright.
“It’s been a privilege to lead Havas Host and work alongside such talented people, clients and partners. I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved together and grateful for the support and friendships I’ve built during my time here. I leave wishing the team every success for the future,” said While.
