Global marketing agency Square in the Air has made significant changes to its executive team with Ben Cleminson becoming CEO and former Managing Director Bill Esdaile becoming Chair.
In addition, the company’s restructuring will also see former Directors Ollie Drew and Robin Hutchison become Chief Operating Officer and Chief Commercial Officer respectively.
The new leadership team will report to Esdaile, who created Square in the Air back in 2006.
Joining Square in the Air in 2007, Cleminson worked alongside Esdaile and the company’s management team to build the firm into a global marketing agency with clients across the world and more than 50 employees based in London, Manchester and New York.
“It is almost 17 years to the day when I walked into that small side office in a house not too far from Stoke for my first day at Square in the Air,” commented Cleminson.
“Although we haven’t enjoyed quite the same growth as the nearby bet365, it has been an incredible journey, and I don’t think Bill or I could ever have imagined back then where we’d be today.
“I know both Ollie and Robin would agree with me when I say that Bill has been the most incredible mentor and leader, and personally I am truly honoured to step up into the CEO role.
“We have a brilliant roster of clients and a hugely talented team who push themselves every day to think creatively and strategically, always focused on delivering results. We’ll continue to do that and more.”
Drew has been with Square in the Air since 2009, while Hutchison joined the marketing agency back in 2012.
Esdaile added: “I’ve been extremely lucky to have had the loyalty and support of Ben, Ollie and Robin for over 40 years between them.
“The time is right for me to step into a new role as Chairman where I can still strategically be involved but allow the three of them their chance to run the business.
“I’m so grateful for their hard work and dedication, and I look forward to Square in the Air continuing to blossom.”