Oliver Group appoints Sharon Whale as UK CEO
Oliver Group has appointed Sharon Whale as its new UK CEO as part of a management shake-up which will see existing CEO Simon Martin move to the role of chairman and global CEO.
Martin will be tasked with delivering growth internationally whilst supporting further UK growth whilst Whale will be tasked with overseeing the UK end of the business; including digital agency Dare, Aylesworth Fleming and Marketing Matters.
Whale’s past experience includes a stint at Proximity where she secured client wins including Seat, VWCV, Guide Dogs and The Telegraph whilst refocussing the business toward performance marketing
Martin said: “This is the next stage in Oliver Group’s exciting evolution, as we build a global market leader for the 21st century. We have a unique proposition, a brilliantly energetic and passionate team, and the desire to build something special.
“Sharon brings with her unrivalled experience, honed at the UK’s leading Customer Engagement agency. She’s worked with huge brand names, brings great team, leadership and new business skills and has brought success at every agency she’s been at. She will be a real asset to the group.”
Whale added: “Oliver Group has huge ambitions and exciting plans in place. It has had a tremendous amount of investment into all parts of its business, and I can’t wait to get started and be part of the next chapter - helping the group achieve its true potential as a world class, global market leader.”