Nicholas Gill to lead agency into the future
Creativematch, 7th July 2010
Advertising and marketing agency, DCH has hired former Lawton Communications Group (LCG) head of planning Nicholas Gill as planning director. Gill’s placement has been a strategic one and will see DCH into a new era of change and continued prosperity.
The agency has many high profile clients and the talented Mr. Gill will play a pivotal role in helping these clients bridge the gap between advertising and the digital landscape. Working as part of an already strong and innovative team, Gill will create a step-change in client perception and delivery, having successfully done so with LCG.
DCH was launched in 1995 and is part of American agency, Doner. DCH is a leading UK marketing and advertising agency who offer an integrated approach to their clients’ marketing challenges. DCH clients include: Nikon, Fullers, MG, Sharp and QVC.
Gill joined LCG as head of planning in March 2007. While there he lead the strategic development and engagement of a client’s main business problems leading to the identification and application of digital and integrated solutions which significantly improved business performance.
After Gill received a Degree in Business Information Technology from the Southampton Institute in 1996, he started his illustrious career. Over his 16 year career, Gill has worked as a strategic and client partner for brands across automotive, entertainment, FMCG, retail, petrochemicals, pharma and financial services including Ford of Europe, Mclaren Automotive, Nissan GB & Europe and GSK for some of the leading digital and direct agencies including OgilvyOne Worldwide, Digitas (formerly Modem Media), Wunderman and Tullo Marshal Warren.
He is also a contributor to the European IAB Interact Congress blog and regular speaker and thought leader in digital industry events and publications.
Gill commented on his blog: “It’s true. I am joining DCH from May to become their Planning Director… Why? Because I believe in their vision, the people and the project”
Scott Bradley, Senior Vice President at Modem Media, has said of Gill: “Nick has an amazing work ethic and is one of the most reliable people I have ever worked with. He has a great knowledge of the digital space and can deliver both at a strategic and tactical level. You can trust Nick to deliver what he promises and more importantly have a good laugh along the way. “