Integrated communications, engagement, and events agency, Touch announced that Andrew Wilkie will join the company as Global Creative & Engagement Director, and will be taking up his position on the Board of Touch effective immediately. Andrew Wilkie joins Touch at a time when the agency is primed to grow in new, modern and innovative ways. […]
Spark Foundry UK announced the appointment of Shula Sinclair as Global Head of Strategy. The newly created London-based role places her at the forefront of driving overall product output and strategic thinking coming out of the international client teams and practice leads across EMEA, MENA and APAC, as well as the wider planning teams within […]
Saatchi & Saatchi London has promoted Sam Hawkey and Larissa Vince to the roles of chief operating officer and managing director respectively. Sam, who has been promoted from managing director, will lead the agency’s vision and direction, and have responsibility for its commercial performance. Larissa has been promoted from chief growth officer, and will continue […]
UM, the IPG Mediabrands full-service global media agency, has appointed Rachel Forde as UK CEO. In this newly-created role, Forde will spearhead UM’s growth plans to develop a future-facing media agency that meets the changing needs of its clients. Building on IPG Mediabrands’ significant growth this past year and global client wins of Accenture, Coach […]
The Green Light List launched on April 16. A resource for emerging talent in the creative industries as they embark on their careers, aiming to address the unfair treatment of juniors. The platform was created by design educator Jenny Theolin, in collaboration with creative technology company rehab, after her LinkedIn post calling out the poor […]
Interbrand has promoted Rebecca Robins to the newly created role of Chief Learning and Culture Officer. The role is part of Interbrand’s wider commitment to its people, learning and culture. Her key focus will be nurturing and developing world class talent across Interbrand’s network of 21 offices. Robins has been a catalyst for the consultancy’s […]
Publicis Groupe announced a unified leadership structure across Publicis Media EMEA and APAC, with Gerry Boyle appointed to the role of CEO, Publicis Media EMEA and APAC. This role expands on Boyle’s current remit as CEO of Publicis Media APAC to include oversight of EMEA operations as well. Boyle will continue to report to Steve […]
David Jones, founder of You & Mr Jones announced that Rebecca Sykes has been named Global CEO of video content creation network MOFILM. Promoted from her role as Managing Director of Europe for MOFILM, Sykes will now lead the growth and development of the tech-driven, diverse community of filmmakers, reporting directly to David Jones, Founder […]
Tug, an international Digital Performance Marketing Agency, announced that Eoin O’Neill has been promoted to the role of CTO and Global Head of SEO. Reporting into Nick Beck, Tug Founder and CEO, O’Neill will help further establish Tug as a leading presence in the UK digital advertising marketplace. In his new role, he will be […]
Sir Martin Sorrell has stepped down as Chief Executive Officer of WPP with immediate effect. Roberto Quarta, Chairman of WPP, becomes Executive Chairman until the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer. Mark Read, Chief Executive Officer of Wunderman and WPP Digital, and Andrew Scott, WPP Corporate Development Director and Chief Operating Officer, Europe, have […]