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This document summarizes Philip H. Geier Jr.'s 20-year tenure as Chairman and CEO of Interpublic. During his leadership, Interpublic grew from a company with $500 million in revenue, 8,000 employees, and a market capitalization of $500 million, to a global marketing communications company with over $5.6 billion in revenue, 48,200 employees, and numerous acquisitions that expanded its service offerings. Geier shaped the modern advertising and marketing industry and brought the advertising holding company concept to life. He retired in 2000 after more than 40 years with Interpublic but will continue to advise the company as Chairman Emeritus.