Mike Deane and Tim Russell join CHE Proximity as chief media officer and head of strategy
CHE Proximity has today announced the appointment of Mike Deane as chief media officer to lead its media practice, alongside Tim Russell as head of strategy.
Deane’s immediate focus will be collaborating with other practice leaders at CHEP across data, technology, experience, brand and influence to drive their Connected Creativity product.
Deane and Russell join the wider leadership team with Daniel Bradley, head of investment and general manager media and David Shen, head of addressable.
Says Chris Howatson, CEO at CHE Proximity: “Mike is a rare talent, his left brain is equally balanced by his right. I worked opposite his team during his time at Mediacom and witnessed first-hand his mastery of balancing precision and persuasion. We’re thrilled Mike has joined CHEP as our media practice lead in the position of chief media officer, and are looking forward to his input on the work.”
Says Ant White, chief creative officer at CHE Proximity: “When I first met Mike I thought he could be applying for a brand planning role, not a media one. He has a rare understanding of brands and how they exist in our lives, and is genuinely excited about creativity and doing interesting things in the world. Watch this space.
Says Deane: “We believe in the same kind of philosophy as CHEP, and there aren’t any other agencies that are offering this kind of end-to-end, full service business. We’re looking forward to helping the continuation of that story and fusing that media and creative piece.”
Deane and Russell previously led strategy at Mediacom as former chief strategy officer and group director of digital strategy and innovation before starting their own consultancy.
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#diversity
Look at the leadership team.
Mike and Tim join Chris, Ant, Daniel and David.
Oh never mind…
Vanessa being made redundant 6 months ago is even worse considering this context.
Where agencies in other countries are actively creating DEI roles in leadership positions, Australia does seem to have missed the memo, big time.
It’s strange that the article talks about two senior appointments but the quotes from Chris and Ant talk solely about one? Also, is Mike chief marketing officer or chief media officer?
May 2020: ‘A marketer needs one strategy, and, importantly, a strategy that’s neutral and agenda-free, the duo proposes.’
September 2020: Here we are.
Don’t forget Mark, James and Andrew too.
Killing it CHEP.
Apologies, for some reason they all blur into one
I wish we had some guys to stand in our hallway.
Dont forget the ones you have left recently, Michael, Ben and David
Who did CHEP leave recently? who’s Michael Ben & David?
Shepherd I assume
David Warren & Michael Titshall, if I’m not mistaken.