Thinkbox promotes Lindsey Clay to CEO as Tess Alps becomes non-executive chairperson
Thinkbox managing director Lindsey Clay has been appointed as its CEO with executive chair, Tess Alps stepping down to become non-executive Chair and Jeremy Tester, director of brand strategy at Sky Media, taking over as chair of the Thinkbox board.
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“Let there be no doubt; Lindsey is now in charge of Thinkbox,” Alps said.
“She has been by my side leading the organisation since 2007, and all that we have achieved has been with her vital input. I couldn’t wish for anyone more brilliant to hand the precious reins over to and I’m thrilled that the shareholders agree. However, I shall still be involved and my devotion to getting TV a fair hearing will never diminish.”
Clay said: “Tess is the definition of a hard act to follow.”
She added: “She’s an inspirational leader and a much-loved media megastar. Thinkbox is extremely lucky to have had her peerless talent at its helm. It has been a privilege, an honour and enormous fun to work alongside her and I’m delighted that she is still going to be involved.
“And, as well as Tess, Thinkbox is lucky to have such a supportive group of shareholders who believe in our mission so wholeheartedly. It is a pleasure to work with them and I look forward to this new chapter in Thinkbox’s future.”
Tester said: “Commercial TV and Thinkbox go from strength to strength, side by side – and Tess has played a major role in that. The board believes that, as Chief Executive, Lindsey will lead Thinkbox with the excellence we are accustomed to and will continue its effective work promoting the power and expansion of TV advertising.”
Announcing the appointments, Thinkbox said total TV advertising revenue in 2012 in the UK is up 1.4% on the equivalent figure in 2011, and is forecast to improve again in 2013.