Senior leaders on the move - Sky, TGI Fridays, and more
Senior leadership opportunities show no signs of slowing down and as we approach January – the busiest time in the executive search calendar – many companies are getting a head start to find the best talent for taking new strategies forward in the New Year. We are delighted to congratulate the following senior leaders on their new roles.
Emma Beckingsale Smith, Vice President Brand and Marketing, Morgan Stanley
Financial services’ Morgan Stanley has appointed Emma Beckingsale Smith as its new Vice President Brand and Marketing, utilising Emma’s experience in brand and sponsorship, and her ability to lead integrated marketing campaigns. Emma was most recently at TSB Bank for more than five years, including her most recent role there, as Senior Manager Brand, Social Media, Sponsorship and Commercial Partnerships. Previous roles also include Brand Lead at KPMG UK and Commonwealth Bank. She recently completed the hugely popular Marketing Week Mini MBA with Mark Ritson.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmapbsmith
Michael Forry, Director of TV & Broadband, Sky
Media and entertainment company, Sky, has successfully recruited Michael Forry as its new Director of TV & Broadcast after more than six years at NOW TV, where Michael spearheaded the launch of NOW TV into the Irish market. Michael’s experience includes Director and Head of positions at NOW TV, and Head of Digital Advertising and Head of Partnerships at Paddy Power, where he gained in-depth knowledge of performance marketing, brand activity and product launch.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-forry-a403619
Jen Inglis, Head of Marketing Communications, Avanti West Coast
Rail travel company, Avanti West Coast, has appointed Jen Inglis as its new Head of Marketing Communications. Jen joins Avanti after 20 years in brand, retail, and restaurant marketing. After eight years as Head of Marketing at Cath Kidson, Jen moved to Head of Brand, Tactical and Restaurant Marketing at YO! Sushi and then Head of Marketing at Finish & Feast. Her experience in brand-building and tactical marketing plans and campaigns makes her the ideal candidate to move Avanti’s plans forward into 2023 and beyond.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferinglis
Simon Lloyd, Chief Marketing Officer, Aldermore Bank
Specialist lending and savings bank, Aldermore, has appointed Simon Lloyd as its new Chief Marketing Officer, bringing his multi-sector expertise in commercial marketing, brand development and customer experience to this growing brand. Simon was the Chief Marketing Officer at Ice Travel Group, Auden, and Virgin Atlantic. He also built years of experience in Director roles at Superdry, BBC, AXA UK, and Nokia UK.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-lloyd-17a9b1
Steve Manfield, Marketing Director, CEWE UK
Steve brings 20 years’ experience in leading brand-building and customer acquisition plans to CEWE UK in his new role as Marketing Director. Prior to his recent freelance work, Steve held VP and Director roles at Travelodge Hotels, Generator, Radisson Hotel Group, and more than ten years at Hilton Worldwide. Stuart Whittle, Board Director at The fresh Group, who has worked with Steve previously says, "He provides clear strategic direction and briefs - and his collaboration means we get the results."
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevemanfield
Debby Newman, Marketing Director, TGI Fridays UK
Joining the established brand, TGI Fridays, as Marketing Director, Debby will take forward their vision to ‘make Fridays famous again by proudly celebrating our heritage and serving freshly made to order dishes’. Debby joins TGI Fridays after more than three years at The Body Shop where her most recent role included Head of Event Planning and Activation.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debby-newman-6769b516
We wish these senior leaders the very best for the future. If you feel ready to move towards the next stage in your career, please get in touch or connect with us/send a message on LinkedIn.
Warmest regards,
the Suzie Walker Executive Search team
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