In a pivotal move, WPP-owned media agency EssenceMediacomX has announced Clare Chapman as its new Chief Executive Officer. Chapman succeeds Ryan Storrar, who is set to embark on a new journey at another WPP-owned entity, GroupM Nexus UK and EMEA.
Ryan Storrar, in his new role, will serve as the Chief Executive Officer of GroupM Nexus, described by WPP as “the industry’s largest community of performance marketing experts,” focused on driving innovation and performance at a grand scale. Storrar expresses excitement about maintaining and establishing client relationships and delivering transformative impacts to their businesses in his new role.
Chapman, with her extensive experience in the media sector, is no stranger to EssenceMediacomX. She reenters having previously held the position of Executive Vice-President Head of Media EMEA at Essence before its merger with Mediacom. Prior to her return, Chapman served nearly two years as the Chief Executive Officer of Dentsu’s Carat.
“I’m thrilled to be rejoining GroupM to lead EMX in the UK. The agency is full of extraordinary talent passionate about challenging, pushing, and innovating,” commented Chapman on her appointment. She conveys her honor and enthusiasm in helping the team to develop their skills and careers while delivering increasingly successful solutions for clients’ businesses.
Storrar, speaking on Chapman’s appointment, said, “Having worked with Clare for a number of years, I couldn’t think of anyone better to hand over the EMX reins to.” He believes performance and growth are crucial for keeping clients ahead of the curve and is excited to lead GroupM Nexus in achieving this goal.
The strategic leadership change at EssenceMediacomX with Clare Chapman at the helm, and Ryan Storrar’s transition to GroupM Nexus, underscore a new era of innovation and enhanced client relationship development for WPP-owned entities. Both leaders, with their extensive experience and innovative approaches, are expected to foster an environment of continuous growth and transformative advancements in the media and marketing landscape.
