CEO Nick Farnhill of Publicis.Poke is leaving his position, with John Hadfield set to take over his role.

John Hadfield, a former executive at BBH London, has been appointed as the new CEO of Publicis.Poke, following the bittersweet departure of Nick Farnhill after 20 years at the helm.

Farnhill, who co-founded the digital agency that was later integrated with Publicis.Poke, spent six years as a partner at Deepend before embarking on his entrepreneurial journey. His decision to leave, as suggested by the statement, was not impulsive but rather a calculated move towards something fresh.

The integration of Publicis.Poke with Publicis Worldwide, Arc, and August was made in an unspecified year, marking a new chapter for the digital agency. Farnhill's departure, while marking the end of an era, does not seem to be a final goodbye. The statement implies a potential for future endeavors from Farnhill.

Farnhill became CEO of Publicis.Poke in 2019, replacing John Hadfield, who was then the CEO of Bartle Bogle Hegarty (BBH) Singapore. Hadfield had previously worked at BBH London before joining BBH Singapore in 2005.

In his statement, Farnhill expressed feelings about leaving a company that's been a significant part of his life. Despite the emotions involved, Farnhill maintains a positive outlook towards his future plans, without revealing specific details. The statement also does not provide a timeline for when Farnhill will begin his new endeavors.

This summer, Farnhill will step down from Publicis.Poke, handing over the reins to Hadfield. With Hadfield's extensive experience in the industry, Publicis.Poke is poised for new heights under his leadership.

As Farnhill embarks on a new journey, we wish him all the best and look forward to seeing the impact he will make in his future endeavors. Meanwhile, we are excited to see how Hadfield will steer Publicis.Poke forward in the coming years.

CEO Nick Farnhill of Publicis.Poke is leaving his position, with John Hadfield set to take over his role.