IPA President David Pattison appointed as CEO of ILG Digital

IPA.co.uk

25/01/2007

ilG Digital (the holding company for i-level and Generator Consulting) today (25th January) announced the appointment of IPA President David Pattison as Chief Executive Officer.

Pattison recently stepped down from his position as CEO of PHD Worldwide. Following intensive talks with ILG Founders Charlie Dobres and Andrew Walmsley, Pattison will now take his thirty-two years of media experience into the digital arena.

Pattison says, “After 17 years in one company I was very open minded as to what to do next. Digital is the new frontier of marketing and i-level and Generator have always been at the vanguard of the industry. The market opportunity is huge, so I couldn’t be more excited at the scale of this venture and I’m really looking forward to working with Andrew, Faith Carthy (Group MD) and the rest of the team. Along with Charlie they have built a brilliant business that is highly respected.”

Pattison will be taking the lead role in the strategic development of the group while Faith manages the day-to-day operations. He will take up his position in April.

Pattison’s also steps down from his two year tenure as IPA President in April this year. Says Hamish Pringle, Director General, IPA, “We are delighted for David and wish him well in his new role. His many years’ experience in the industry will prove invaluable in the digital sector as it continues to see growth, as will his qualites of leadership.”