What Jeremy Sampson's going to do after leaving InterbrandWhile he's had a rich, diverse career and is undoubtedly one of the local ad industry's biggest names, Jeremy Sampson's move from Interbrand shouldn't be seen as retirement - far from it, he explains. With the news that Jeremy Sampson is stepping down from Interbrand getting the advertising and marketing industries aflutter, I contacted Sampson for a short and sweet overview to find out more. What prompted the decision to move on?Sampson: A collection of things, but I remain connected to and an adviser to Interbrand. I find it very, very important to keep up to speed and relevant in this fast-moving world. But it's also time to get involved in brand-related areas, especially as we have so much convergence at the moment, and to look at some new areas. So this isn't a retirement but rather a new chapter. After all, I've started three successful businesses in my career, I guess that makes me an entrepreneur. List a few of your career highlightsSampson: I have lots, and who knows - there may be more to come.
What are you looking forward to most once you leave - the release mentioned you'll have time for your other interests...Sampson: Yes, I'll have more time for other things. The South African wine industry is an interest, particularly the related areas to branding: marketing as a whole, PR, investor relations, reputational issues. I'm also looking forward to speaking, writing, broadcasting, mentoring, reading, sitting on advisory boards and panels, and having the time for art and printmaking.
About Leigh AndrewsLeigh Andrews AKA the #MilkshakeQueen, is former Editor-in-Chief: Marketing & Media at Bizcommunity.com, with a passion for issues of diversity, inclusion and equality, and of course, gourmet food and drinks! She can be reached on Twitter at @Leigh_Andrews.
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