Performance marketing agency Merkle has appointed Niyi Duro-Emanuel to the newly created role of vice president, solutions across Merkle UK. In this new role, Niyi will work across Merkle’s UK client base to help them leverage their advertising tech, marketing tech and data capabilities.
Hootsuite has confirmed Tom Keiser, former COO of Zendesk, will become the company’s new CEO. Keiser brings more than 30 years of global technology and business transformation experience from both retail and technology sectors to his new role. Ryan Holmes, founder and CEO, will pass the torch to Keiser on July 6, 2020, and remain Chairman of the company’s board.
Web monetization company, Freestar has hired Premesh Purayil as the company’s first chief technology officer. Premesh joins Freestar after 10 years at Ranker and is charged with leading the company’s technology and product innovation. Freestar also announced Manny Balbin as VP of analytics and optimisation.
Leading media consultancy S4 Capital’s MightyHive announced the hiring of digital analytics veteran Sayf Sharif as the senior director of data, North America. In this role, Sharif will advance data strategy conversations with clients to drive media value, best-in-class user experience, and data integrity.
IRIS.TV, a video intelligence platform, has appointed Bill Swanson as EMEA strategy lead. He will be responsible for driving the strategy and expansion of the IRIS.TV Contextual Video Marketplace with SSPs, DSPs, agencies and publishers in the EMEA market.
Havas Media has announced the appointment of Andrew Darby as managing partner. Darby joins following six years at Manning Gottlieb OMD, where he was most recently client business director, leading the John Lewis & Partners business.
Novatiq has confirmed Charles Butterworth has been appointed to its Board as a non-executive director. Meanwhile, Illuma Technology has recruited former Grapeshot SVP Kevin McElroy as chief revenue officer.
Zenus Bank announced the appointment of seasoned marketeer John Woods to the newly created role of chief marketing officer.
Cavai has expanded the European team with four key fires following investment: Sophie Gunyon (sales director, UK), Rogier Lammers (commercial director, central Europe), Gabrielle D’Mello (conversation designer) and Mikael Englund (director of growth).
Adform has announced the promotion of David Hillier to head of product marketing, a newly created role. Hillier will be responsible for driving Adform’s product roadmap and implementing a Go-To-Market strategy ahead of new releases planned for later in the year.
Lastly, international retail marketing company tcc global has announced Simon Hay as its new CEO. He joins at a pivotal moment in the company’s 30-year history, as it strengthens its global position and capability in the retail loyalty market.