Journey Further has named Ben Jankowski as its new strategic growth advisor for the United States.
Jankowski joins the Leeds-based agency’s New York office and will work alongside founder and CEO Robin Skidmore, US CEO Duncan Smith and the senior team at Journey Further.
“Journey Further has already proven themselves to be real pioneers in the UK agency space and it’s a pleasure to advise them on reaching new markets in the US with their people-first approach,” he said.
“It’s great to work with Robin and Duncan as they look to define their proposition and share their deep digital media expertise.”
Jankowski spent more than a decade as MasterCard’s Group Head, Global Media. Prior to that held executive roles at OMD, Mediaedge:cia and BBDO.
“It’s an exciting time for Journey Further as we push forward with our mission of delivering Clarity at Speed for the world’s leading brands,” added Robin Skidmore, Founder & CEO at Journey Further.
“Having Ben on our side is a huge win for the agency and his wealth of knowledge will be instrumental in guiding us on our growth journey in the US.”
His role at Journey Further will be to advise the agency on its product market fit, competitor insight, and strategic partnerships. He will also provide feedback on company growth initiatives alongside hiring recommendations and new business development.
It launched its New York office in 2022 with clients including Adobe, Sizzler and PrettyLittleThing.
