Joe Webb, the former CEO of Independent News & Media’s Irish division, has been appointed as chief operations officer with Dentsu Aegis Network Ireland.
Webb has over 20 years’ experience in the Irish media sector, much of it with Independent News & Media. Dentsu Aegis Network’s subsidiaries include Carat, Copernicus, iProspect, ISOBAR and Vizeum.
According to Liam Mc Donnell CEO Dentsu Aegis Ireland, “we are delighted to welcome Joe to our senior management team. He brings an enormous wealth of experience, drive and ambition to our business and he will play a key role in Dentsu Aegis fulfilling its remit to provide our clients with a competitive business advantage. At a time when convergence and globalisation are driving consumer behaviour, Joe’s appointment will ensure that Dentsu Aegis continues to improve its capability and product set in order to help our clients capitalise on the opportunities presented by the digital economy.”
McDonnell adds that his appointment will “greatly assist in the growth ambitions of the group. Joe’s focus will be on delivering enhanced client value, industry leading innovation and revenue growth.”
“It is fantastic to be joining a media, advertising and communications powerhouse such as Dentsu Aegis Network with its relentless ambition for success. In a market facing the challenge and opportunity that the digital revolution poses I could not be joining a better team,” adds Joe Webb.
