Hearst UK appoints Joe Robinson

Hearst UK has appointed Joe Robinson as senior client partner – Technology/Automotive/Travel/ Entertainment (TATE). Reporting directly to Ben Chesters, MD Clients, Robinson completes Hearst UK’s newly formed Senior Sales Leadership Team, which is responsible for delivering the business’s client growth strategy and agency development, added the publisher.

Robinson joins from Channel 4 where he was client lead. In this newly created position, Hearst UK says Robinson will focus on building relationships with its partners across the TATE sectors, and driving long-term, brand-led, multi-platform partnerships.

Robinson has over 15 years’ industry experience having previously worked in roles including agency lead at Snap inc., group director at LADbible and programmatic lead & digital partner lead at News UK.

Chesters said: “This role is crucial in helping to unlock brand-specific opportunities that drive deeper relationships with our valued clients and agencies. Joe’s extensive industry experience make him the perfect candidate, and we’re excited to have him on board. I’m also proud to have our full Senior Sales Leadership Team in place. We are laser-focused on using the power of our world-class brands to work in collaboration with our partners for mutual benefit.”

Hearst UK says its Senior Sales Leadership Team also includes Jacquie Euwe, chief luxury officer; Jamie Doubleday, senior client partner – retail; Amy Brown, head of trading & print; Faye Jackson, head of hearst global solutions; Faye Turner, head of client strategy & marketing; Jack Brear, head of agency development; and Beth Sutton, senior client partner – luxury.

Robinson commented: “Hearst UK is home to some of the world’s most iconic and trusted brands, and I can’t wait to work with the team to help deliver impactful, premium, multi-platform campaigns. It’s a privilege to be joining at such a pivotal time, and to be a member of Hearst UK’s Senior Sales Leadership Team.”

Robinson commenced his role on Monday 29 April.