Gary Armitage

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Head of Strategy at McCann Worldgroup. @ WPP Co.Lab
London, GB
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About Gary Armitage

I'm an insightful strategist who loves harnessing the emotional power of brands to drive commercial growth (whilst trying to help make the world a slightly better place).And I've be fortunate enough to have helped guide some incredible brands alongside some incredible people within creative agencies, media networks, boutique consultancies and as a client.

Gary Armitage's Current Company Details
WPP Co.Lab

Wpp Co.Lab

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Head of Strategy at McCann Worldgroup.
London, GB
Gary Armitage Work Experience Details
  • Wpp Co.Lab
    Wpp Co.Lab
    London, Gb
  • Mccann Worldgroup
    Global Head Of Strategy, Qatar Airways Group
    Mccann Worldgroup Jan 2023 - Present
    New York, Ny, Us
    Introducing human-centric brand behaviours and communications across Qatar Airways, Hamad International Airport, Qatar Aviation Services and Qatar Duty Free through insightful B2C and B2B global brand strategy and messaging architectures.
  • Mccann Worldgroup
    Global Head Of Strategy, Fujifilm Healthcare
    Mccann Worldgroup Nov 2023 - Sep 2024
    New York, Ny, Us
    Bringing Fujifilm's new Brand Purpose to life through a pioneering Global B2B Brand Campaign that communicates its corporate ideology through profound social actions that will create better outcomes for early-onset cancer patients and their HCPs.
  • Mccann Worldgroup
    European Head Of Strategy, Mastercard
    Mccann Worldgroup Jun 2017 - Sep 2024
    New York, Ny, Us
    Brand custodian of priceless across all B2C, B2B & B2G communications in 24+ markets as part of the team behind 'Where to Settle' which was awarded a Titanium, a Grand Prix, two Golds, two Silvers and three Bronzes at Cannes '24 as well as a D&AD Black Pencil - but which, more importantly, gave many displaced Ukrainian people hope and the chance of a new start.
  • Mccann Worldgroup
    Global Head Of Strategy, Bentley Motors Ltd.
    Mccann Worldgroup Jan 2022 - Jan 2023
    New York, Ny, Us
    Co-founded IPG-X, MWG's Luxury Brand Agency, where I created the global brand strategy that will help transform Bentley from being the world's leading manufacturer of W12 ICE engines to becoming the world's number one sustainable luxury mobility brand.
  • Ogilvy & Mather
    Planning Partner
    Ogilvy & Mather Jan 2017 - May 2017
    New York, Ny, Us
    Strategic leader of trans-atlantic Barclays account.
  • J. Walter Thompson London (Jwt London)
    Global Planning Director
    J. Walter Thompson London (Jwt London) Mar 2014 - Nov 2016
    Strategic leader of Global HSBC account.
  • Mindshare Worldwide
    Head Of Strategy, Worldwide & Emea
    Mindshare Worldwide Sep 2008 - Mar 2014
    London, England, Gb
    Department Head & Lead Strategist.Creation and leadership of Worldwide Planning Department team responsible for global strategy development across all centralised Mindshare WW clients including Nestle, Kimberly-Clark, Rolex, HSBC; quality control of strategic output on all local Mindshare clients across EU22 markets.Development of Mindshare’s proprietary global planning framework, creating Global Intranet Hub and running the accompanying European roll-out programme.Responsibility for key outputs across Mindshare process, working with Insights, Analytics and Invention teams to ensure upholding of strategic integrity at all stages.
  • Blue Hive - London
    (Founding) Head Of Planning
    Blue Hive - London Sep 2008 - Jan 2011
    Led integrated Planning Dept. comprising strategists from Ogilvy, Wunderman & Mindshare.Developed and led channel-agnostic Planning Team from Ogilvy planning team, Wunderman digital strategy team and Mindshare Media Team; created and established agency/client planning process. Member of Global Planning Team responsible for delivering launch programmes for all-new global Fiesta, Focus, Mondeo, Kuga, Transit. Led development of global brand essence and architecture for Ford Motor Company.
  • Naked Communications
    Strategy Director
    Naked Communications Jan 2006 - Sep 2008
    Strategic lead on clients including Kimberly Clark, Mars, Dyson, Wilkinson Sword at the original (and best) strategic communications agency during its golden years.Kimberly ClarkSaved the Andrex puppy (!!) by convincing KC it needed its own digital 'pawsonna' to gain relevance amongst younger consumers, rather than a replacement communications vehicle*Mars PetfoodDeveloped communications programs for JointCare and Dentastix which enticed dog owners to adopt new behaviours for the sake of their pets' health rather than simply promote product benefits.DysonWorked with Sir James Dyson's product development team to identify potential global audiences for, and product positioning of, a new technology they'd invented but were unable to commercially leverage.Wilkinson SwordCreated new strategic communications approach for entire razor portfolio, shifting investment emphasis away from year-round men's products to support seasonal women's product range where 'first spring purchase' generates most revenue from subsequent blade and foam purchases.*I take no responsibility for the animatronic canine subsequently created by my current employer!
  • Aviva
    Head Of Brand Development & Communications
    Aviva Feb 2004 - Jan 2006
    London, Gb
    Strategic Guardian of RAC / Norwich Union. Brand Development StrategyDeveloped RAC brand essence and framework, then created RAC’s three-year brand strategy plan.Brand Guidelines & Corporate IDCreated and produced RAC tonal and visual brand guidelines, with responsibility for rollout and ongoing management of Corporate ID.Brand ManagementResponsible for management of RAC brand across all product sectors and channels, with particular emphasis on strategic development of new products and consistency of Corporate Behaviours. Internal Brand CommunicationDeveloped and implemented Internal Brand Engagement Programme aligning corporate values and behaviours with new Brand Essence, which was disseminated across entire business from Aviva plc Boardroom to RAC Direct Insurance Call Centres.
  • Lowe And Partners Worldwide
    Account Director
    Lowe And Partners Worldwide Mar 2000 - Feb 2004
    London, Gb
    General Motors (Vauxhall & Saab), Stella Artois, Unilever.

Gary Armitage Skills

Digital Strategy Integrated Marketing Strategy Digital Marketing Digital Media Media Planning Strategic Planning Brand Development Customer Insight Mobile Marketing Strategic Communications Online Advertising Marketing Communications Brand Architecture Media Buying Creative Strategy Advertising Marketing Strategy Online Marketing Social Media Marketing Direct Marketing

Gary Armitage Education Details

  • Harvard Business School
    Harvard Business School

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