Neil White

Experience

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  FNB South Africa

  Jan 1988 - Jan 1994

  Product Manager

  • Managed electronic banking products targeted at the business market.• Led a team who developed PACS, an electronic payment and collection system, for the business market (an industry first in South Africa).• Wrote and implemented annual marketing plans, encompassing all elements of the traditional marketing mix.• Developed and managed a Customer Satisfaction Index.

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  ABSA Bank

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1997

  Senior Product Manager

  • Implemented new positioning for Volkskas Bank (Part of the ABSA Bank group) and produced an image campaign to establish this positioning.• Developed a national service quality program.• Managed several marketing campaigns aimed at the business market, which grew the bank’s share in that segment.• Authored the annual marketing plan and directed its implmentation. • Controlled the marketing budget of R30 million (US $7.5 million).• Interacted with advertising agencies, suppliers, and the Bank’s executive management team. Show less

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  Bozell Wilsenach Africa

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1999

  Account Director

  • Ran a client portfolio that included DaimlerChrysler, Chrysler Jeep Dealers Association, and SA Clothing.• Developed and implemented communication plans for these clients.• Implemented global campaigns and liaised with the AMESA international team∗. • Effectively managed agency resources to achieve the target profit margin.• Played a strategic role in soliciting and pitching for new business.• Responsible for the Account Management department as a member of the agency’s management team. Show less

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  J Walter Thompson

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2000

  Account Director

  • Managed a client portfolio including: Adams, a division of Warner Lambert (Trident, Trident Advantage & Halls) and Shell Canada.• Launched Trident Advantage, a new dental gum, in Canada, with an integrated communication campaign.• Responsible for planning, developing and implementing an international repositioning campaign for Halls. The campaign included the Halls “golfer” television advert, which ran in twelve countries and won several significant awards – including a Lion at Cannes.• Pitched and won the Shell Canada business. Managed the business until a permanent Account Group was recruited.• Managed the United Distillers and Vintners (Smirnoff, Baileys, Malibu & Tanqueray) account. Oversaw the development of new advertising for Smirnoff, Baileys and Malibu. Show less

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  BBDO Canada

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2002

  Account Director

  • Strategized a successful marketing plan for the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Commission for the Lotto 6/49 and Instant Bingo brands.• Guided the development of marketing communications for Wrigley Brands - Juicy Fruit, Big Red, Spearmint and Doublemint and Alpine. • Oversaw the development of the communications launch for the all-new Juicy Fruit blister pack. This was Wrigley’s most successful launch growing the brand five fold.• Consulted with the Scotiabank account team that developed fall investment and RRSP campaigns. Also responsible for developing and implementing Scotia McLeod’s i:Partner campaign launch. Show less

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  ACLC Inc. an MDC Agency

  Jan 2002 - Sept 2008

  Senior Vice President

  • Led the development of marketing communications for Canwest Interactive and Sun Life Financial Insurance.• Played a leadership role in planning for and running the agency, as a member of ACLC’s executive management committee. Was also responsible for developing new business opportunities.• Managed the development of marketing communications for Hershey Canada (Oh Henry! Reese, Pot of Gold, Kisses, Hershey, Jolly Rancher, Twizzlers, Skor and Bites) and ABC Canada Literacy. • Grew Hershey revenue by 43% in five years. • Developed ACLC’s strategic planning process, research tool box, and creative brief.• Led the planning effort on the Mercedes-Benz and Ontario Power Authority pitches, resulting in ACLC’s winning of those accounts. Show less

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  BBDO Minneapolis

  Sept 2008 - now

  President & CEO

  Neil leads the agency to develop thought-provoking, behavior-changing, and fame-driven ideas. BBDO MPLS clients that include 3M, Andersen Windows, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and Hormel Foods. Under his leadership, BBDO MPLS has received significant creative recognition for work that has launched successful new products and grown established brands. BBDO MPLS services include: strategic, social & communications planning; creative development and production in television, digital, radio, print and mobile; community management; and consumer experience design. BBDO MPLS sometimes also partners with the BBDO International network for specialized projects. BBDO MPLS is truly the smallest, biggest agency in the Midwest. Show less