Observed Signal · Jul 3, 2020 · Hiring · Source: OnlineMarketing.de · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Roberto Russo Named factor-a Managing Director
Roberto Russo has been appointed Managing Director of factor-a, the Cologne-based Amazon-focused agency that operates under Dept. The appointment is effective July 1, 2020, with Russo succeeding Michael Hajut, who left the company at the end of June to pursue other projects. Russo has been with factor-a since 2017 as Head of Product, after previously serving as Head of Product at Crowdfox for three years. The leadership update aims to strengthen internal leadership and reinforce the company’s data-product and Amazon-focused strategy. Marc Aufzug, factor-a’s current Managing Director, welcomed Russo and noted the formation of a new four-person leadership quartet. The article indicates the information comes from factor-a’s official press release.
Internal leadership appointment at a Cologne-based Amazon agency; limited broader industry impact.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Roberto Russo named Managing Director of factor-a, effective July 1, 2020.
- Russo replaces Michael Hajut as MD.
- Hajut left factor-a at the end of June 2020 to pursue other projects.
- Russo has been with factor-a since 2017 as Head of Product; previously Head of Product at Crowdfox for three years.
- Marc Aufzug, factor-a Managing Director, welcomed Russo and referenced a four-person leadership quartet.
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