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JWT London promotes Neil Godber to head of planning

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By John Glenday, Reporter

July 17, 2014 | 1 min read

JWT London has promoted Neil Godber to head of planning just 18 months after joining the practice as deputy head.

The new role will see Godber develop the strategic direction of the agency’s clients after building up a name for himself at BBH, where he led the planning on Audi, Barclays, Dulux, Gordon’s and KFC accounts.

Prior to this Godber also worked with Publicis, MCBD and M&C Saatchi, where he masterminded ‘The Last Place You Want To Go’ campaign for Dixons.

JWT executive partner James Whitehead, said: "Neil's strategic and creative approach is inspirational. He has already proven himself to be a great leader for our planning team, and in developing them further will ensure that we keep pushing the quality of the work that we create for our clients".

Godber added: “JWT has always been an agency intent on building enduring brand ideas for clients. As the company evolves and grows, I'm excited to be part of driving this forward through work fit for a digital age.”

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