PEOPLE / NEWS 15 Ocean Outdoor, a premium digital out-of-home (DOOH) brand has announced a new company-wide structure including a new chief executive officer (CEO). Ocean Group CEO Tim Bleakley has made the announcement which includes the appointment of Phil Hall as CEO of Ocean Outdoor UK. Hall’s appointment means a promotion from his previous position as joint UK managing director meaning he now stands alongside other country CEO's such as Anders Axelsson (Ocean Nordics) and Xavier Tilman (Ocean Netherlands). Hall comments: “I’m delighted and very proud to be given the opportunity to lead the UK business for Ocean Outdoor. We’re a company with a clear vision, great landlord and buy-side partners, and a fantastic team. “Ocean will continue to deliver innovation for advertisers in an unmissable, mass, brand-safe environment. It’s a privilege to be at the helm for what I believe is the most exciting growth phase for Ocean and our stakeholders.” New Group positions include Catherine Morgan as managing director of Ocean Labs, Steve George as Group chief development officer, and David Tait as head of studio and design. Helen Haines, UK head of marketing and events, has also taken a group position as head of brand and events, meaning she will report to Group chief marketing officer Richard Malton. Bleakley adds: “The streamlined Group structure supports the next leg of the Ocean voyage and most pleasing of all allows those people at the forefront of the post2019 recovery to grow and evolve.” Appointments support ‘Ocean voyage’ Ocean Outdoor has announced a string of appointments in its DOOH business. Pictured: Phil Hall, Ocean Outdoor UK CEO FASTSIGNS St Albans has welcomed a Level 3 Signage Technician apprentice to its team. Taking place over 24 months, the apprenticeship programme is tailored to the requirements of the printing industry and includes signage design, manufacture, fabrication, and installation. Charlie Gordon will undertake tasks such as preparing signage illustrations, using machinery, and using tools such as Computer Aided Design (CAD) technology. John Davies, managing director of FASTSIGNS UK started out as an apprentice himself and says it was a “remarkable beginning” to his career. The appointment of Gordon comes as part of a period of significant growth for the franchise which recently won an award at the FASTSIGNS UK Convention. Technical apprentice joins FASTSIGNS St Albans Drytac, a manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the large-format print and signage markets, has appointed Cathy Radoncic as Northeast US territory manager. Radoncic brings with her over 35 years of experience in the print industry including management roles with both manufacturers and suppliers. Within the role, Radoncic will oversee Drytac’s operations in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia. “Adding Cathy to our team is a real coup for us,” Hayden Kelley, CEO of Drytac says, adding: “She is hugely respected within the industry and will bring an incredible level of knowledge and experience to the company.” Cathy Radoncic will oversee Drytac’s Northeast US patch as territory manager Charlie Gordon will be completing his Level 3 Signage Technician apprentice at FASTSIGNS St Albans Cathy Radoncic joins Drytac Digital engagement technology company, Uniguest, has appointed former president and chief operating officer Matt Goche as its new chief executive officer. Goche is taking over responsibility from Jeff Hiscox following his successful six-year tenure. Hiscox will step into the Chairman role on Uniguest’s board of directors and will act as a strategic advisor to the Uniguest executive team. Goche will take responsibility for the dayto-day operations of the company and will drive revenue growth. “This is the right time to make this change both for me personally and the company,” says Hiscox, adding: “I feel the executive leadership team is well positioned to take the company forward.” Uniguest appoints new CEO Matt Goche has been appointed as the new CEO of Uniguest Emerald House director named as awards finalist Natalie Hill was nominated in the Businesswoman of the Year Award category Emerald House Associates director Natalie Hill narrowly missed out on a regional award after being named as a finalist in the Northamptonshire Business Excellence Awards. Hill was among those vying for the Businesswoman of the Year Award in recognition of her work with Emerald House, which specialises in the luxury retail display industry and creates bespoke airport activations for all the UK’s major airports. The awards took place last month and were hosted by actor, comedian, and TV presenter Paddy McGuinness. Emerald McNamara, business development manager at Emerald House, comments: “Natalie Hill is an exceptional and integral member of our team, and we are delighted Natalie was named as a finalist in the Businesswoman of the Year category.” By David Osgar Editorial: 0117 980 5040 Sales: 0117 960 3255 email: news@signlink.co.uk Issue 245 - February / March 2023
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