Hall & Partners Names Edwards Chief Strategic Officer

In London, ad and brand research specialist Hall & Partners has transferred its European CEO Paul Edwards to the position of Chief Strategic Officer.

The company, which is part of Omnicom's Diversified Agency Service division, also has offices in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Seattle, Melbourne, Singapore and Sydney.

Edwards (pictured) joined in 2011, to lead the agency's European operations, while supporting development across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Prior to this, he was UK CEO of Research International, before it was merged with TNS in 2009. During his career, Edwards has also served as CEO of Lowe UK and WPP-owned The Henley Centre, and he worked at Publicis, Young and Rubicam, and Bartle Bogle Hegarty. He also worked clientside at Unilever, Smith & Nephew and Pedigree Petfoods.

Hall & Partners' Global CEO Vanella Jackson says that in his new role, Edwards will focus on ensuring the company is well placed to advise its clients on building and sustaining 'relationships that matter'.

Edwards adds: 'There is no magic formula, and anyone that claims to have a 'one size fits all' solution is kidding themselves and their clients. At Hall & Partners, we aim to bring a consistent approach to the wide range of data now available in order to advise clients as they navigate the future.'

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