Dodd Elected As IPA Regional Vice-Chairman

Simon Dodd, CEO of RLA Group, has been appointed as IPA vice-chairman of the regions.

Dodd will assist Mike Leeson, managing director of Golley Slater, in his chairmanship of the group, which promotes the value of work undertaken by regional agencies and provides a forum for the IPA’s 90-plus regional members through a programme of annual meetings held around the country.

Dodd said: “I am delighted to have been elected into this role and look forward to promoting the value of IPA membership to the regions and to heightening the profile and prestige of our agencies to both the industry and clients.

Leeson said: “Simon brings a rare blend of experience, having worked on national business in London and now national, regional as well as UK network business at RLA.

“He also brings a tremendous energy and passion for the IPA, which will help in our task of providing real, tangible benefits to our members in the regions over the next few years.”

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