DWA Appoints Bob Ray as Global CEO
DWA evolves leadership team as they begin their third decade of operations
SAN FRANCISCO, June 8, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- DWA, an award-winning independent media agency, has announced the appointment of Bob Ray as global CEO.
As DWA enters its 21st year, the agency's founder David Wood, has decided to ascend to the role of Chairman of the agency to lead the strategic direction, appointing Bob Ray to manage the agency's day-to-day operations.
The change of operational leadership is a direct reflection of the agency's ongoing commitment to align its operations to the changing roles and responsibilities of the CMO. Known as CMO 2.0, they demand a new, different and much wider skill set from their agency partners. They require agencies that understand technology and analytics, as well as the ability to translate data into insights and insights into action. Bob's appointment will ensure that DWA provides technology marketers creative intuition, business acumen and data-driven logic to turn what was once an art into an art of business and science.
"This is a great day for DWA and our clients. Our operations have never been stronger and we are uniquely positioned for growth and success under Bob's leadership," David Wood said. "His vision will drive us to be even more responsive to our clients' digital needs through innovative solutions that support today's technology companies. We have built a global agency over two decades that has had a clear vision and purpose, one which allows inspired employees to build careers, while supporting our clients' successes. It is with great pride that I have asked Bob to take this role at such a momentous time in our evolution."
Bob joined DWA in 2012 after spending almost a decade at a creative agency. He spent his prior years as a client-side marketer for several Fortune 500 technology companies. Bob has been responsible for building the DWA Americas region and helping fuel the agency's dynamic growth. He has successfully developed relationships and helped to win business with some of the agency's most high-profile clients, across a wide variety of technology sectors, and established a new focus on data driven marketing.
"It's a humbling and inspiring responsibility. I can't thank David enough for entrusting me to lead DWA into its next chapter," said Bob Ray. "DWA has always been an outstanding agency, with the most passionate and talented team members you'll ever find. The work we do has built some of the best technology brands in the world. It's my job to make sure we live up to that ambition and that potential."
As part of this transition, DWA is also announcing that Steve Jones will take on the role of President, EMEA and Global New Business Development. He will continue to oversee all EMEA client relationships and global new business. Additionally, Kiaran Geen will lead the agency's APAC region's four offices as President and Patrick Knight will continue to lead the agency's finances and operations as COO.
About DWA
DWA is a global media and marketing agency for technology companies. With its feet in media and its head in data and analytics, DWA has a fascination with the art and science of engaging people. That's why you'll find us at the intersection of media, technology and strategic marketing. Operating from eight offices around the world covering North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, DWA offers a range of services such as programmatic media, marketing automation, account-based marketing and content marketing consulting – all for hundreds of the world's best technology companies. For more about DWA, visit www.dwamedia.com.
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