CEO of Havas Duesseldorf, Vanessa Kerkhoff, is set to transition to Wunderman Thompson
Vanessa Kerkhoff, a renowned figure in the marketing and advertising industry, is set to take on a new role as the Chief Executive of Wunderman Thompson (WT) in Germany. Kerkhoff, who previously served as the chief executive and managing director of Havas' operations in Düsseldorf, Germany, will report to Ewen Sturgeon, the chief executive, international, EMEA and APAC for WT.
Kerkhoff's career in the advertising sector spans across various continents and agencies. She held the position of VP and global group director at BBDO New York and worked with a range of clients including Huawei, Volvo, Citroën, Santander, and Mars. Before her tenure at Havas, Kerkhoff worked across New York and Chicago, but detailed information about her career history before joining Wunderman Thompson is not publicly available.
In her most recent role at Havas, Kerkhoff led a 200-strong agency in Germany. She will be stepping into her new position at WT from August. Larissa Pohl, the current CEO of WT in Germany, is stepping down but will remain within the WPP network.
The exact size and scope of WT's operations in Germany were not specified in the information provided. However, with Kerkhoff's extensive experience and leadership skills, it is expected that she will play a significant role in the growth and success of WT in the region.
Kerkhoff's career journey within Omnicom's network of agencies, including her leadership positions within the network, has prepared her well for this new challenge. Her expertise and industry knowledge are expected to contribute positively to WT's operations in Germany.
In her new role at Wunderman Thompson (WT), Vanessa Kerkhoff's extensive experience in leadership positions within the advertising sector will likely contribute positively to the financial success of the business in Germany. As the chief executive of WT in Germany, Kerkhoff will be responsible for managing the company's operations and fostering growth in the region.
