Publicis Groupe is to sell its shares in Freud Communications to the agency’s Founder and Chairman, Matthew Freud. Since 2005, Publicis Groupe has owned a majority stake in the UK public relations firm.
Publicis Groupe will continue to provide clients in the UK and globally with the complete range of services in branding and public relations through agencies within its global PR network MSLGROUP.
Said Olivier Fleurot, CEO of MSLGROUP, “I enjoyed working with Matthew and I have a lot of respect for his skills. We wish him success in his future endeavors.”
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