David Moore, the ad exec who has helped lead WPP Group interactive shop 24/7 Real Media since its days as a startup 12 years ago, is stepping aside as CEO and handing the reins to Jonathan Hsu effective immediately. Hsu, 36, previously served as 24/7’s EVP/COO. As part of the move, Moore will take a wider focus on crafting strategic relationships, recruitment and business development.  He’ll also still work with WPP Digital on getting the various parts of the company to be more tightly integrated.

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Hsu has been with 24/7 since March 2000. As COO, he was credited with managing the shop’s $649 million acquisition by WPP and on forging partnerships with Yahoo (NSDQ: YHOO) and Japanese ad agency Dentsu. Before being named CFO,  Hsu was CFO and SVP/Corporate Development and Strategic Planning. Release