After 35 years at the helm of one of SA’s most famous and most awarded advertising agencies, founder Reg Lascaris is officially stepping down. And while he’ll stay on as a nonexecutive director of TBWA\Hunt\Lascaris, he plans to spend more time in the Western Cape playing music and overseeing operations at his Franschhoek wine farm, which produces 8m bottles a year.Lascaris was in an expansive mood when he spoke to the Financial Mail from his Sandton eyrie behind a clean glass desk surrounded by packed cardboard boxes. In one corner was a large drum that at one time was beaten every time the agency won new business. In the early and mid-1980s he oversaw a very noisy office.Lascaris says he’s been planning his departure for the past three years; some months ago he stepped back from his role as regional head of TBWA. After many ups and downs at the SA operation in recent years he leaves it in a strong position, he says. He’s particularly happy that key accounts on which his agency was...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.