MOVERS SHAKERS
By Adnews Staff
Irvin Lebovits, president of DraftWorldwide Canada, has resigned his position. Details regarding exactly when he left and who will replace him have not yet been released. Lebovits was one of the founders of The Gingko Group in the late 1970's. Two years ago the group was acquired by DraftWorldwide. In a release announcing his resignation, Lebovits is said to be pursuing other business and personal interests.
Vickers & Benson Advertising has appointed Melanie Stark account executive and promoted Randa Zarifeh to account coordinator. Stark will be working on the Canada Investment & Savings and Chariots.com accounts. She comes to V&B from TMP Worldwide, where she held the same title. Zarifeh, who has been with V&B for the past year, was promoted from telecommunications analyst. She will be working on the Canadian Tourism Commission account.
Daniel O'Neill will become president and chief executive officer of Molson Inc., replacing James Arnett, who will step down from the position at the company's annual general meeting in June. O'Neill joined Molson in April 1999 and is currently executive vice president and chief operating officer of North American brewing operations.