Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer – Creative Brand Experience Agency – Greater London (Hybrid)
 
Are you a Chief Executive Officer looking for an exciting new opportunity?

DNA Recruit are working with an award-winning Creative Brand Experience Agency, part of a global network, to find an exceptional Chief Executive Officer. We have been exclusively retained on this role, partnering closely with the leadership team to identify top talent for this exciting opportunity.

With a strong heritage in delivering integrated retail and experiential campaigns, this agency partners with leading global brands to create impactful, insight-led experiences across multiple touchpoints.
This is a high-profile leadership role with full responsibility for shaping the agency’s future, driving growth, and leading a high-performing executive team within a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment.
 
About the Role
As Chief Executive Officer, you will set the strategic direction and vision for the agency, ensuring sustainable growth, commercial success, and creative excellence.
You will:

• Define and lead the overall business strategy, aligning with group objectives and market opportunities
• Drive revenue growth, profitability, and long-term value creation
• Lead and inspire the executive leadership team, fostering a high-performance, accountable culture
• Oversee key client relationships, acting as a senior figure in major pitches and partnerships
• Ensure operational excellence, delivering high-quality work efficiently and at scale
• Own full P&L responsibility, including financial planning, forecasting, and margin management
• Represent the agency externally at industry events, client engagements, and group forums
• Champion a strong, inclusive culture that attracts and retains top talent
• Maintain and elevate the agency’s creative reputation and market positioning

 
Skills and Experience Required

• Proven experience as a CEO, Managing Director, or senior business leader within an agency or marketing services environment
• Strong track record of driving business growth and improving profitability
• Deep understanding of agency financials, including P&L management and commercial governance
• Experience working with board-level or group stakeholders within a networked business
• Highly credible client-facing leader with experience in senior stakeholder management and major pitches
• Strong leadership capability with experience managing multi-disciplinary teams
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans
• Commercially astute with a balance of creativity and operational understanding
• Confident communicator with strong executive presence
• Resilient, decisive, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment

 
Salary: Up to £250K
Location: Greater London (Hybrid)
Job Reference: AW 11981

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