Gentle in manner, yet famously sharp with his financial insight, the chairman and chief executive officer of the Interpublic Group, believes in keeping the client at the centre of any business plan. A 1967 graduate of City College (New York), Roth is not only a certified public accountant, but also holds an L.L.M. degree from New York University Law School. Roth talks to afaqs! on the economy, the changing media landscape, relationship with Unilever, and the three brands -- McCann, Draftfcb and Lowe.