Senior leaders on the move – Amazon, Brompton Bicycle, Cefinn, Homemove, Landor, and The Denholm Group
It’s been our busiest July to date here at Suzie Walker Executive Search, as clients make the most of the lead up to summer, recruiting for some exceptional roles including Chief Marketing Officer, Interim Marketing & Revenue Director, VP Marketing, Head of Digital Growth, and Interim Head of Customer Proposition roles, with a strong pipeline of new roles - including many more interim roles starting throughout August.
We’d like to offer huge congratulations to the following senior leaders who have moved into some brilliant new roles in the wider industry.
Simon Hills, Marketing Director, Homemove
Simon Hills joins Homemove as Marketing Director. Simon is a customer-focused and data-driven marketing all-rounder, delivering growth in private equity and plc digital businesses.
Prior to Homemove, Simon spent more than three years as Marketing Director at Moonpig, was Director of Brands (uSwitch, Zoopla & PrimeLocation) at ZPG, and spent more than ten years at uSwitch.com - including the Head of Marketing role.
When announcing his new role, Simon said, "I'll be building the marketing activity and function at this exciting proptech start-up as we look to reduce the stress, cost and time involved in selling, buying and moving home."
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-hills
Bianca David, Head of PR & Brand Marketing, Cefinn
Congratulations to Bianca David who has been appointed Head of PR & Brand Marketing at Cefinn – a London-based fashion label. Bianca is an astute customer-focused marketing leader with extensive experience in customer insights, brand strategy and activation, and performance media.
Bianca’s previous roles include Head of Marketing (USA & Sportswear) at ASOS.com, Director of Brand Marketing at MORI, Chief Marketing Officer at Boho Locs, Head of Marketing at Laura Ashley, and Head of Marketing UK & USA at T2 Tea.
As described by colleagues on LinkedIn, Bianca is a "highly trained, competent, organised, reliable and effective team player".
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bianca-david-6176652a
Melissa Howdle, Global Chief Client Officer, Landor
Congratulations to Melissa Howdle who joins Landor as Global Chief Client Officer. Melissa builds collaborative and effective teams, supporting clients on their creative transformation journeys.
Previous roles include more than five years at WPP, including the WPP Global Category Lead - Wellbeing & Stimulation and WPP World Category Lead – BAT roles; and more than seven years at VMLY&R, including the Head of Next Generation Tobacco Products and Global Business Director roles.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-howdle-0177b189
Hannah Kemp-Longhurst, Global Head of E-commerce, Brompton Bicycle
Hannah Kemp-Longhurst has been appointed Global Head of E-commerce at Brompton Bicycle – the iconic city bike company, selling over 45,000 bikes in 44 countries around the world every year. Hannah is a digital leader with more than 10 years' experience with high-end brands in the ecommerce and digital marketing space.
Hannah’s previous roles include Ecommerce Director (Europe) at Kate Spade New York, Digital Consultant at Cooke Optics, and more than three years at Bowers & Wilkins – including the Head of Digital & Ecommerce role.
When described by colleagues, Hannah’s "management skills, attention to detail, vendor management, encyclopedic knowledge and relationships within the company, and follow through were exemplary."
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahkemplonghurst
Mel Stonier, Retail Brand Marketing Europe, Amazon
Mel Stonier has joined Amazon in the Retail Brand Marketing Europe role. Mel is a results-driven marketing leader with a track record of building brands and driving growth within the UK and EMEA.
Prior to Amazon, Mel spent more than four years as Head of Brand Marketing at MoneySuperMarket and Quidco; was Head of Marketing at MADE.COM; and spent more than six years at Expedia Group, including the Marketing Director – Expedia EMEA role.
Colleagues on LinkedIn, described Mel’s leadership style as “one that encourages innovation, accountability and collaboration - fostering a culture where ideas thrive and ultimately drive brand growth."
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melstonier
Leigh-Ann Thomson, Group Head of Marketing Communications, J. & J. Denholm Limited (The Denholm Group)
Congratulations to Leigh-Ann Thompson who joins J. & J. Denholm Limited (The Denholm Group) - a heritage brand in shipping, logistics, seafoods and industrial services - as Group Head of Marketing Communications. Leigh-Ann is an award-winning marketing communications leader with more than 20 years’ experience in delivering strategic internal and external advice across a broad range of sectors.
Previous roles include Head of Marketing Communications at Mitie Projects and Interim Group Head of Marketing at Energy Assets.
When announcing this new role, Leigh-Ann said, "This is a great opportunity to work with an established brand, that is steeped in heritage.
Working together with the businesses across the Denholm Group, I’ll be growing and shaping the marketing communications strategy moving forward."
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leigh-annmulvenna
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