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Reference Studios Appoints New CEO, Opens Milan Office

Simon Whitehouse.
Simon Whitehouse. (Sven Marquardt)

The Berlin-based communications agency founded by Mumi Haiati, whose clients include Supreme, Rimowa, Gucci and Nike, has tapped former JW Anderson chief executive Simon Whitehouse as CEO. He began in the role on Feb. 6. Whitehouse has also served as the CEO of sustainability consultancy Eco-Age and Art Partner. In addition, Reference Studios opened a Milan branch on Feb. 1.

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LVMH Backs Marquis, a New Communications Agency in Paris

Youssef Marquis, a longtime PR executive and celebrity wrangler for the group’s Givenchy and Louis Vuitton brands, is launching a namesake consultancy with support from the French group.

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