Red Havas has announced the departure of CEO Sarah Trombetta from the agency. Steve Fontanot, who joined Red Havas in 2016 and has been leading Havas Blvd, has been named Managing Director, while Anthony Freedman, Chairman, Havas Group ANZ, will take on CEO duties in the interim. 

Sarah commented, "I would like to thank all the incredible people and partners who made it possible to achieve so much together in my years at Red Havas. The future is bright for this talented team and I wish them all continued success.”

Anthony said, "I want to thank Sarah for her contribution to Red Havas and the Havas Village more widely. Red Havas is in a very strong position as a business with an exceptional leadership team and amazing client partners. I am confident that this momentum will continue as the agency’s next chapter begins.”