Former Publicis MD Tim Parker joins digital services operator Gruden as CEO

June 7, 2016 9:53

Former ad agency chief Tim Parker has been named as CEO of technology agency Gruden in a move that will see the business push its digital offer further into creative services.

Parker left his role at Publicis Mojo in May last year and in a varied career has been chairman and MD of Porter Novelli in Sydney, an executive director of Clemenger group, CEO of Naked Communications, a former CEO of Sydney FC, and MD of FCB Sydney.

Tim Parker Gruden listed in the ASX in late May through a reverse takeover.

The company offers a range of fintech platforms and also operates subsidiaries Blackglass, which offers digital marketing strategy and tactics, and Mobileden, which builds cloud-based engagement and payment solutions.

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Simon Canning

Simon Canning was Mumbrella's marketing and advertising editor from 2015-2017. In a career spanning journalism and communications over more than 30 years Simon has become one of Australia’s most respected analysts and commentators on the advertising, marketing and media industries. A regular commentator on radio and TV, Simon has also worked in media in the US and UK .

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