Appointments: Branded3, Sky Betting and Gaming, Pure Creative Marketing

A CHIEF EXECUTIVE has been appointed at Branded3. Tim Grice will be promoted from his current director of search role.

Mr Grice has helped grow the firm in the past five years, during its acquisition by St Ives.

Founder Vin Chinnaraja said: “The change has been planned for two years now so it’s very much part of the succession planning we talked about even before the acquisition.

“We’ve made great progress over the last few years but after 12 years in the role it’s time to pass the reins onto the next management team lead by Tim.”

Mr Grice said: “It’s been an amazing 5 years for Branded3; we’ve seen solid growth and developed an exceptional reputation within the industry.

“Much of this is down to our passion for being experts and delivering real results for clients.

“I’m excited to be able to pick up these solid foundations, working with the management team to continue our industry leading work and capitalise on growth opportunities.”

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Adam Smith will be joining Sky Betting and Gaming as head of corporate communications.

Joining in July, the newly-created role will see Mr Smith working with the leadership team including chief executive Richard Flint and marketing director Rob Painter and will be responsible for communications and relationships with the politicians, regulators and the media.

Rob Painter said: “As an independent company we are growing up quickly. The way our brand and corporate profile is perceived is an increasingly important factor in determining the success of the business.

“We’re therefore delighted that Adam is joining us to help develop both and I’m looking forward to welcoming him to the team.”
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Agency Pure Creative Marketing has announced the recruitment of five people to boost its team.

Adding to its PR, design and marketing departments are Jake Cunliffe, Liam Southwell, Charlotte Jackson, Adam Fraser and Dave Jones.

Gary Dooley, director of Pure Creative Marketing, said: “Thanks to a flurry of new business wins and growing demand from our existing clients, we’ve been able to employ a host of new recruits to facilitate our various departments, including our recently launched PR division, which has gone from strength to strength.

“We’re expanding at an impressive rate and these new appointments will help to achieve our ambitious growth plans.”