The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. announced the appointment of Jorge Benitez, as an independent director of IPG, effective September 1, 2023. Prior to his retirement in August 2014, Benitez spent more than 30 years with Accenture, most recently having served as its Chief Executive of North America. During his tenure, he was responsible for the company's business operations across the region, including developing and executing the company's business strategy, delivering client services, and driving growth.

While at Accenture, Benitez served clients in the retail, automotive, consumer goods and services, and life sciences industries. His expertise includes large-scale transformations, enterprise system implementations, change management and leadership development. Benitez's appointment expands IPG's Board to ten directors, nine of whom are independent.

He will serve on the Audit Committee and the Compensation and Leadership Talent Committee.