Havas Media Group Australia announced the appointment of Sebastien Leblanc as CFO effective immediately.
He replaces Philippe Tia, who has moved to London to take on the role of global CFO for Havas agency Edge Performance Network (EPN).
Leblanc Havas joined the business as an internal auditor in 2007. He has spent the past 12 years in CFO roles in South America, initially at Havas Chile, followed by Mexico and Colombia and Peru overseeing media billings of $1 billion.
A French citizen, Sebastien has begun transitioning into his new role from hotel quarantine after arriving in Sydney with his family.
“I’ve known Sebastien for 14 years. He’s very carefully been handpicked as the perfect partner to Virginia Hyland to serve the new ambitions of Havas Media Group in Australia and New Zealand for the coming years,” says Philippe Tia.
Havas Media Group CEO Virginia Hyland: “I want to thank Philippe for his support and wish him the very best in his new global role. He has helped to hand pick Sebastien, who is one of the most respected Havas CFO’s within the group, to join me in Australia as we continue our growth trajectory.
"Automation of processes and excellence in financial management will enable the business to continue to invest in new talent and capabilities. Welcome Sebastien.”
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