Proximity BBDO names new ECD

Paris-based advertising agency Proximity BBDO has announced the appointment of Julien Benmoussa as the agency’s new executive creative director. Benmoussa started his career at BETC euro RSCG, as a copywriter in 2001. Since then he has spent time at DevarrieuxVillaret, Publicis Conseil, Leo Burnett, TBWA and most recently Marcel. Benmoussa has worked with international brands including Fanta, Renault, Peugeot, ING Direct, AXA, eBay, Nestlé, Malibu and Coca-Cola, picking up more than 180 creative awards worldwide including 16 Cannes Lions.