Oct 21 (Reuters) - Interpublic Group said on Wednesday it has named Philippe Krakowsky as chief executive officer, effective Jan. 1, 2021.

Michael Roth, the current Chairman and CEO will remain in his current role until then and will become Executive Chairman of the board next year, the advertising firm said in a statement. (Reporting by Subrat Patnaik in Bengaluru; Editing by Shailesh Kuber)