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Michael Wall, co-founder & past President of Fallon London, has re-emerged as the CEO of BBDO Portugal where he officially started yesterday.

Let’s go to the official press release:

“Speaking about the appointment Joao Wengorovius (Chairman and CEO of the BBDO group in Portugal) said:

“This is an important hire for us, which will further enhance our local and international creative reputation. BBDO Portugal has won Agency of the Year in five out of the last six years and punches well above its weight in The Gunn Report. The addition of Michael is part of an ongoing programme to recruit the very best talent and ensure we serve our local and international clients to the highest level possible.”

William Eccleshare, Chairman and CEO of BBDO EMEA, said:

“Michael’s appointment is further evidence of BBDO’s commitment to recruit the very best talent at every BBDO agency.”

Michael Wall said:

“I’m delighted with this role. High calibre partners, a very strong agency, and in BBDO a brand and business that truly believes in the power of great work.”

Wall left Fallon last May after 9 years when he relocated his family to Portugal in what was termed a “need for a change in lifestyle.” He helped put Fallon London on the international map during his time there with award-winning work from Sony, as well as adding Orange and a roster spot on the Cadbury account.

Personally, I have met and talked to him on several occasions in my travels and he is a cool cat & great guy — glad he has found his place at a good networked agency and will no doubt in time be as successful in Portugal as he was in London.