Author name: Elizabeth Jenkins-Smalley

Editor In Chief at The Executive Magazine

Dentsu UK&I Welcomes New CEO Annette Male

Global marketing powerhouse dentsu has appointed Annette Male as Chief Executive Officer of its UK and Ireland operations, marking a strategic elevation in the agency’s commitment to innovation and client-centric transformation. The appointment positions one of dentsu’s most significant markets for accelerated growth under Male’s proven leadership, building upon her exceptional track record of fostering integrated solutions for world-leading brands

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Papa Johns Welcomes Jenna Bromberg to Executive Leadership

Papa Johns International has reinforced its market position with the strategic appointment of Jenna Bromberg as Chief Marketing Officer, bringing proven expertise in transformative brand campaigns and modern retail innovation to the global pizza enterprise. The seasoned marketing professional is recognised for her consumer-centric approach and data-driven strategies

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Marketing Giants Unite with Omnicom’s Acquisition of Interpublic

A seismic shift in the global marketing landscape emerged today as Omnicom unveiled plans to acquire The Interpublic Group of Companies in a transformative merger valued at billions. The strategic alliance promises to reshape the future of marketing services, combining two industry giants to create an unprecedented powerhouse of talent, technology, and creative innovation. This watershed moment marks one of the most significant consolidations in advertising history

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Adobe Welcomes Lara Balazs As Executive VP of Global Marketing

Adobe has secured a remarkable addition to its executive team with the appointment of Lara Balazs as Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President of Global Marketing. The strategic move brings aboard one of technology’s most accomplished marketing leaders, whose proven expertise spans from pioneering digital payment solutions at Visa to revolutionising brand strategy at Intuit

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Executive Interview: Grant Peires

Speaking exclusively to The Executive Magazine, Grant Peires, Director of Communications at IDILIQ Hotels & Resorts, reveals how the hospitality industry’s next revolution isn’t about thread counts or infinity pools – it’s about purpose. As the architect behind ‘Kind Holidays’, an initiative that’s sending ripples through the luxury travel sector, Peires presents a bold vision where profit and social impact don’t just coexist, they flourish together. This candid conversation uncovers how one of Europe’s leading resort groups is rewriting the rules of hospitality, and why they’re now urging their competitors to join them

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Executive Interview: Phillip Allen

The Executive Magazine speaks with Phillip Allen, CEO of Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts, about his unconventional path from corporate lawyer to luxury hospitality leader. In this exclusive interview, Allen reveals how “dumb luck and good timing” transformed his career from legal counsel at Yum Brands to spearheading some of Scotland’s most distinguished golf destination properties

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What makes a great place to work (and why it really matters)

The growing disconnect between employees and their workplaces poses a critical challenge for businesses today. New research reveals UK workers increasingly view their jobs as purely transactional, with engagement levels dropping significantly since 2019. With exclusive comments, Katie Whitehouse, who leads ServiceNow’s global people team for EMEA, explores why culture sits at the heart of creating truly great workplaces

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Executive Interview: Lucia Penrod

The Executive Magazine speaks with Lucia Penrod, the visionary force behind Nikki Beach Hospitality Group, whose story proves that the most powerful businesses can emerge from the deepest love. What began as a heartfelt tribute to her stepdaughter Nicole has blossomed into a global luxury empire, redefining beach club culture from Miami to Montenegro

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