GroupM, WPP’s media investment group, has appointed Toby Jenner as Global President, GroupM Clients. In this role, Jenner will lead GroupM’s global proposition, go-to-market strategy, and oversee its growth, marketing, and communications teams. This move aims to accelerate the company’s growth and reinforce its position as a leading media investment and marketing partner.
Jenner will continue to oversee Wavemaker while taking on his expanded responsibilities. With over 20 years of leadership experience at GroupM agencies MediaCom and Wavemaker, Jenner has worked in markets including Australia, Singapore, the United States, and the United Kingdom, driving growth and managing operations.
Christian Juhl, Global CEO of GroupM, stated, “Toby’s deep understanding of client needs, industry knowledge, and his track record as a successful new business leader make him the ideal candidate to lead our growth and marketing efforts. With the strongest agencies in the business and advanced media delivery platforms, Toby’s leadership will give us a significant edge in accelerating our growth.”
In his new position, Jenner will oversee strategy and operations for GroupM’s business development, growth, marketing, and communications. He will collaborate with agency and GroupM leadership to identify growth opportunities, develop integrated solutions, and communicate GroupM’s value proposition effectively.
Jenner commented, “Combining agency talent with GroupM’s global technology and activation capabilities has proven successful. I’m excited to showcase our networked capabilities and drive the next phase of growth for our organization. I look forward to working with Christian, our agency leaders, and the exceptional talent across the world’s #1 media group to enhance our clients’ business impact and growth.”
Jenner’s appointment is part of GroupM’s ongoing transformation to accelerate growth and innovation by unifying teams and capabilities, providing more integrated, agile, and effective solutions for clients.