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Bauer Media announces new Central Commercial Team

Bauer Media UK, home to multi-platform brands including heat, KISS FM UK, Grazia, Empire, Magic and Absolute Radio, has announced key appointments to its Creative Marketplace Sales team and Brand Solutions team.

The two teams will mirror each other with Agency Group Directors working collaboratively to deliver world-class advertising solutions to Bauer Advertising’s customers.

Richard Dunmall, Group Managing Director, Advertising, Bauer Media UK, says: "It’s great to see the team taking shape – there’s a wealth of Bauer talent and experience coming together as a high performing team to meet the many opportunities ahead."

The Marketplace Sales team, led by Head of Marketplace, Simon Kilby, will drive commercial strategy, trading and digital. Its Agency Group Directors comprise Rachel Flower, Agency Group Director, Group M; Chris Wright, Agency Group Director, Opera; Fergus Miller, Agency Group Director, Vivaki; Matt Warne, Agency Group Director, Aegis; Anu Short, Relationship Group Head; Tom Curry, Head of Trading and Emerging Platforms and Kelly Snook, Commercial Director, Direct Sales and Partnerships.

The Creative and Brand Solutions team, led by Head of Creative and Brand Solutions, Clare Chamberlain, will focus on delivering inspiring ideas and creative solutions to agency leaders. Its Agency Group Directors comprise Liz Jazayeri, Agency Group Director for Group M; Lucy Brinson, Agency Group Director for Opera, Brent Coulson, Agency Group Director for Aegis; Darren Coomansingh, Agency Group Director for Vivaki; Amanda Camilleri, Agency Group Director, Relationship Agencies; and Remy Kirk, Head of Brand.

This announcement follows the recent appointments of Colette Lister (Head of Operations); Krissie Ford (Head of Client Development); James Wilson (Head of Creative Suite); Simon Kilby (Head of Marketplace); Clare Chamberlain (Head of Creative and Brand Solutions); Lucy Banks (Executive Creative Director, Bauer Media) and Rebecca Eaves (Commercial Marketing Director) to Bauer Advertising’s leadership team.

Richard Dunmall, Group Managing Director, Advertising, Bauer Media UK, adds: “Our new team has great synergy and I’m excited to see the brilliant set-up grow as it provides a first-class service to our clients and customers looking to connect with Bauer’s multi-platform brands."