Aegis Kicks Out Robert Lerwill

Robert Lerwill, Aegis’ Group chief executive, is leaving the company at the end of the month. He’s been in the position since 2005.

Lerwill spent most of his time fighting off Vincent Bollore to win seats on Aegis’ board and dealing with Renault-Nissan’s $750 million defecation to OMD.

Hunh. Well, Lerwill got his. He was given an 11 percent pay raise last year, so there.

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