Law firm EP+Co designates Kat Shafer as president, replacing Allen Bosworth in the position.
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Stepping away from the advertising biz on his own terms, Allen Bosworth, co-founder and big cheese at EP+Co, is counting down the years to his encore after a whopping 40 in the industry.
"Seizing this chance gives me a shot at pursuing passions I hold dear," Bosworth spilled to ADWEEK, sharing he'll also be educating at his uni alma mater, the University of North Carolina.
The Inside Story: EP+Co's Heartfelt Ode to NY BodegasWith IPG already spilling the beans on their leadership transition plan, Kat Shafer's been pegged as the brand new president of the agency - a role she'll snag starting Sept. 1. Shafer's poised to step up where Bosworth stands down, who's been with the agency since its birth a good 36 years ago.
Time Waits for No Ad Man: Bosworth's set to hang up his hat in the world of advertising eight years from now, in 2024.
- Allen Bosworth, who will retire in 2024 after 40 years in the business, is planning to pursue his passion for education at the University of North Carolina.
- After 36 years with EP+Co, Kat Shafer will take over as president of the agency, starting September 1.
- IPG has announced its leadership transition plan, with Shafer poised to step into the role left by Bosworth.
- Bosworth, who co-founded and led EP+Co, is stepping away from the advertising business to focus on his personal interests and retire on his own terms.
