D&AD has announced that its CEO, Patrick Burgoyne, has volunteered to relinquish his role. Dara Lynch, D&AD's long-serving COO, will lead the company in his stead.

Lynch will be supported by the company's senior management team made up of president Kate Stanners, deputy president Ben Terret and the Board of Trustees. Tim Lindsay will also continue to play an active role as chairman.

The changes in management is reportedly a consequence of the pandemic that has caused a drop in revenue.