Aegis appoints Marshall to new client role.(Brief article)

Aegis Media has hired Jim Marshall, the former executive director of Starcom Media-Vest Group and chairman of the IPA's Futures Group, to take on the newly created role of chief client officer.

Marshall, who reports to the Aegis chief executive, Nigel Sharrocks, will be responsible for ensuring the best possible service and experience for clients working with Aegis companies, which include Carat and Vizeum. He will work three days a week.

He will advise client teams, mentor senior management and work with group companies to lead the development of clients' communications strategies.

Sharrocks said: 'Jim is a real industry leader who I've known for many …