Dept has announced the appointment of David Neal as global chief financial officer. 

Neal replaces Mickey Kalifa who held the position for two years, after joining the global digital agency from M&C Saatchi.

Neal was global CFO, Dentsu Creative and Tag. He will be based in London.

Dimi Albers, global CEO, Dept, said, “At Dept, we’re all about keeping innovation at the core of everything we do. By bringing our finance and operations teams closer together, we are merging two key business areas to drive strategic growth. David will help us unlock new opportunities and ensure that innovation remains at the heart of everything we do."

Neal said, “During my conversations with the leadership team and colleagues, I was invigorated by the energy and ambition within Dept. I realised this is a place where we can do things differently. I hope to transform finance into a true strategic partner, providing insights, analysis, and driving commercial growth.”

Albers added, “Mickey has been instrumental in creating a more integrated and connected finance team, but his contributions go far beyond the numbers. He’s been an invaluable part of Dept leaving a lasting mark on our culture and everyone he’s worked with. We’re deeply grateful for all he’s done and wish him great success in his next chapter."