Toby Benjamin named Chief Media Officer at dentsu UK

Toby Benjamin has taken on the role of Chief Media Officer at dentsu UK, signalling a significant leadership move within the agency network. Benjamin announced the update on LinkedIn, sharing his excitement about assuming the position and collaborating with teams across the media division.

"The next chapter for me at dentsu. I've stepped into the role of Chief Media Officer, leading 1,200+ talented media experts across six UK offices and every activation channel - from Search and Social to Creators, Commerce, Addressable and AV - all focused on delivering more integrated, accountable media for our clients", the LinkedIn post read.

In a separate development, Chris Daines has been appointed Chief Investment Officer at the company. Chris Daines also shared the update on LinkedIn, underlining his commitment to advancing investment strategy and creating stronger outcomes for clients.

"The next stage of the journey has begun. Proud to be part of an incredible leadership team and working alongside Toby Benjamin as we transform how our teams engage with clients and partners", the LinkedIn post read.

The appointments come as the company looks to further reinforce its media operations and client strategy strengths within the UK market.