Waggener Edstrom Worldwide Hires Xavier Latil as General Manager In France

APPOINTMENT ENHANCES DIGITAL AND MOBILE CAPABILITIES ACROSS EMEA

Seattle, WA - June 23 -  Waggener Edstrom Worldwide (WE) today announced the appointment of Xavier Latil as general manager of its Paris office. Latil brings 12 years of marketing experience to the agency with an impressive career spanning a wide range of marketing roles. Latil comes to WE from the strategy consulting firm and digital agency Novedia Group, where he created digital campaigns for Orange, Nestlé Waters and Warner Music Group.

Throughout his career, Latil has worked with leading telco operators in France and abroad. His work includes creating and launching data and entertainment services for Tigo in Africa and driving Orange’s online approach to customer acquisition through affiliate and search marketing, portal development, and search engine optimization.

“Xavier’s expertise in mobile and digital communications will enable WE to expand our product and services offering to deliver integrated communications campaigns,” said Chris Talago, executive vice president and general manager for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) at WE. “In addition, his consulting experience in strategic communications for French and multinational brands will benefit our clients in France and the wider EMEA region.”

Since its inception in 2003, WE France has built an impressive client base across health, technology and renewable energy sectors for clients including GE Healthcare, Green City Energy and BMC Software.

“The media and communications industry is evolving as digital communication becomes the norm. As a result, the scope of the agency’s responsibility has broadened,” Latil said. “I will be focused on developing integrated communication services for French buyers that build on the agency’s impressive track record of delivering influence across digital and traditional channels.”

For more information, press only:
Brooke Preston, Waggener Edstrom Worldwide, (503) 443-7255, bpreston@waggeneredstrom.com

About Waggener Edstrom Worldwide

Waggener Edstrom Worldwide (WE) is a global, integrated communications agency. For more than 25 years, the independently owned firm has developed strategic communications programs for innovative and world-changing clients, working to influence markets, inspire people and improve lives. In 2009, WE was named one of Oregon Business' 100 Best Companies to Work For. WE was also named European Technology Agency of the Year in 2008 and Best Large Agency to Work For by the Holmes Report in 2006. WE has earned numerous honors for its outstanding work on behalf of clients, for its exceptional people and for its innovation in communications. The agency has more than 800 employees in 16 offices around the world, and its 17 Global Alliance partners expand the agency's reach to 30 additional international markets. WE has six global practices: Consumer Marketing, Corporate Communications, Healthcare, Public Affairs, WE Social Innovation and Technology, along with its digital strategies group, WE Studio D™. More information can be found at WaggenerEdstrom.com.

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