Jessica Tamsedge has been promoted to chief client officer for McCann Europe and U.K.
Tamsedge was appointed McCann London managing director in October 2019. During her tenure the agency has helped grow brands including Reckitt and TSB, Xbox, Nomad, eBay, Just Eat and Aldi, strengthening partnerships and winning, retaining and growing business across the board in 2021.
Mark Lund, president, McCann Worldgroup, Europe and U.K., said. “Jessica’s terrific business acumen, leadership and ability to partner with clients at the highest level will ensure we continue to build our strength in depth.”
Nannette LaFond-Dufour, president, global clients and business leadership, McCann Worldgroup, said, “With several of our key global clients headquartered across the region, Jessica will apply her expertise to align resources and support our experienced team of global business leaders to help our clients meet their business goals.”
Tamsedge said, “I could not be more excited for this next chapter with McCann, working closely with our clients to bring them the best of our talent and creativity from across the U.K. and Europe. These past two years have transformed our clients’ businesses and never before have we had to move at such pace as we draw on solutions from across our network. Collaboration and generosity define every one of our markets, enabling us to enter the new year in a position of remarkable business strength. I am looking forward to building on this success with our clients across Europe as we find the best creative solutions to grow and futureproof their businesses.”
Angelina Jolie To Receive Gothams Performer Tribute For “Marie”
The Gotham Film & Media Institute has announced that Academy Award®-winner Angelina Jolie will receive the Performer Tribute for her performance as Maria Callas in Pablo Larrain’s upcoming film Maria, at the 34th edition of The Gothams, taking place on Monday, December 2, at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. The tribute will honor Jolie’s rendition of legendary opera singer Callas.
“Like the legendary figure she portrays, Angelina Jolie transcends mere performance to craft something extraordinary. Her interpretation captures both Maria Callas’ complexity as an artist and the cultural resonance that defines an icon,” said Jeffrey Sharp, executive director of The Gotham. “We are thrilled to celebrate what is truly one of Ms. Jolie’s career-defining performances in the final installment of Pablo Larrain’s magnificent trilogy.”
Maria follows Callas, one of the most iconic performers of the 20th century, as she retreats to Paris after a glamorous and tumultuous life in the public eye. The film reimagines the legendary soprano in her final days as the diva reckons with her identity and life. Written by Steven Knight, with cinematography by Ed Lachman and costumes by Massimo Cantini Parrini, Maria has Jolie joined by a star-studded cast including Alba Rohrwacher (Hungry Hearts, Happy As Lazzaro), Pierfrancesco Favino (Padrenostro, Adagio), Kodi Smit-McPhee (The Power of the Dog, Dolemite Is My Name), and Valeria Golino (For Your Love, The Beautiful Game). Marie premiered to critical acclaim at the Venice Film Festival and Jolie’s performance continues to stun audiences at the New York Film Festival, London Film Festival and the AFI Fest. Maria will be in... Read More