Dubai, UAE (14 January 2013) - JWT Dubai announced today the appointment of Brett Ford as Head of Digital for JWT Dubai. In his new role, Ford will be responsible for leading the digital agenda for the Dubai office reporting in to Kieran O’Sullivan, Regional Head of Digital for JWT MENA.
Ford joins JWT from Emirates Airlines, where he managed the online brand communications business as Digital Communications Manager.
Commenting on the appointment O’Sullivan explained “The caliber of expertise Ford brings to the table together with his diverse skills set in technology, innovation, strategy and creative vision, mirrors that of our worldmade philosophy - we are thrilled he has signed with JWT.” O’Sullivan added “His acquisition is on the back of a very successful digital year for the group and Ford will play an integral role in our aggressive digital growth plans across MENA in 2013.”
Before joining Emirates Airlines, Ford worked in the UK as Director of Communication Innovation for DDB on the Global McDonald’s account. Prior to DDB, Ford worked with JWT London as Board Account Director and Head of Digital for the Shell (Motorsport and Retail), Kellogg’s and Bayer global accounts.
"I am delighted to be coming back to JWT” said Ford. “Over recent years JWT has really built a strong digital team with some of the best talent in the market. They have won numerous new accounts with an increasing desire to focus on digital. There are huge opportunities ahead to develop engaging, strategically led creative work for some of the best accounts in the region. I am extremely excited to be part of the JWT digital team and look forward to the challenges ahead."
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JWT is the world’s best-known marketing communications brand. Headquartered in New York, JWT is a true global network with more than 200 offices in over 90 countries employing nearly 10,000 marketing professionals. JWT consistently ranks among the top agency networks in the world and continues a dominant presence in the industry by staying on the leading edge—from producing the first-ever TV commercial in 1939 to today, developing award-winning branded content. JWT embraces a “worldmade” philosophy, making things inspired by the world through blending technological innovation with international imagination. JWT has forged deep relationships with clients including Bayer, Bloomberg, Brand USA, Cadbury, Diageo, DTC, Ford, HSBC, Johnson & Johnson, Kellogg’s, Kraft, Macy’s, Nestlé, Nokia, Rolex, Royal Caribbean, Schick, Shell, Smirnoff, Unilever, Vodafone and many others. JWT’s parent company is WPP (NASDAQ: WPPGY). For more information, please visit www.jwt.com and follow us @JWT_Worldwide.
JWT Middle East and Africa is one of the leading communication agencies in the MEA region with 27 offices in 24 markets. JWT MEA is structured to deliver communication based business solutions across all channels needed to deliver the marketing plan driven by a matrix that combines the strength of its competencies and the know how of its practices. For more information, please visit us www.jwt.com/mea and follow us @jwtmea.
