Former Google Industry Head Alex Blaikley has joined Jaywing search agency Epiphany as Client Leadership Director.
Blaikley will oversee the client leadership team in the UK having joined from his previous role as Group Head of Clients at iProspect. Prior to this, he held senior positions at Google, Sky Media and Telegraph Media Group.
Tom Salmon, Epiphany’s Managing Director, said: “Alex’s appointment is reflective of the calibre of talent we have joining the agency. His role leading, supporting and mentoring our Client Partners and our restructured delivery teams requires a keen understanding of omnichannel commercial strategy and we’re delighted to welcome him into the Epiphany family.”
Blaikley added: “I’m very excited to work with such a reputable and talented team, and to build upon the strong relationships the agency already has with its clients to continue to enable them to get the most from their digital marketing strategies.”
Epiphany employs 170 marketers based in Leeds and London, and works with clients including Savills, PANDORA, Carphone Warehouse and Stokke.
