Titan Outdoor, the UK leader for total outdoor solutions, has significantly expanded its operational and sales teams with several senior promotions and hires. The newly expanded teams are vital to Titan’s drive to become a world-class customer service and delivery company. The new appointments include:
• David Russell, Operations Director
• Rob Bassett, Group Head of Sales in the agency team
• Ben Mulcahy, Head of Client Sales
• Pete Beeney, Head of Digital Sales
• Julian Clark, Group Head of Kinetic Sales
• Laura Thompson, Head of London Agency Sales
David Russell will head up a 25-strong Operations team, focusing on customer service delivery, estate management and operational costs. David brings significant experience in results-driven customer service from his 18 years at Avis, the last 8 of which he was Director of Group Operations, Europe, overseeing operational strategy and change management for 1500 Avis outlets with 4000 staff.
Rob Bassett starts as Group Head of Sales in the agency team. He joins from Associated Northcliffe Digital where he was Creative Solutions Director heading up integrated proposals across Associated's digital and print brands. Prior to this he was Ad Manager of The Mail on Sunday and oversaw the launch of its Entertainment and Football sections. Gerri Kilgallon also joins the agency team as an Account Manager from KBH where she was Group Head of Sales. Rob and Gerri will report to Matt Batchelor, Agency Sales Director.
Ben Mulcahy joins as Head of Client Sales, reporting to Stephen Dunn, UK Group Sales Director. Ben joins from JCDecaux where he was Client Sales Manager. Prior to that Ben ran his own media business in Australia called Apple Sports Advertising and Sponsorship which sold 6-sheets in gyms and waterparks.
Pete Beeney is promoted to Head of Digital Sales. Pete has worked for Titan for over four years and was formerly Group Head for Kinetic. His passion and knowledge of digital sales is immense. In his new role, Pete will drive forward this growing area of the business that now includes Transvision, digital 6 sheets, the Trafford Centre and various sites at The O2. Pete will report to Stephen Dunn, UK Group Sales Director.
Julian Clark is promoted to Group Head of Kinetic Sales, having recently worked on the agency sales side of the business since joining last year. Julian has over 20 years experience in the industry and will report to Ged Weston, Specialist Sales Director.
Laura Thompson is promoted to Head of London Agency Sales. She joined Titan a year ago from Clear Channel. She will focus on providing a dedicated, quality service to independent media agencies in London. She reports to Matt Batchelor, Agency Sales Director.
Jon Slatkin, Chief Executive, said of these appointments:
“At Titan we are committed to providing world-class operational and customer service. We are setting a new standard for the industry, and are increasingly seen as the number one destination for the best sales talent in outdoor. We are delighted to have such excellent people join the Titan team alongside the internal promotions that reflect the huge flair and ability that lies within the company.”
Stephen Dunn, Group Sales Director, commented:
“Titan has had a strong start to the year with revenue growth ahead of the market. Our UK Sales team is now over 70 strong as we continue to beat our targets and set a new benchmark for outdoor.”