In an exciting, but challenging, communications landscape, Russell Place leads the UM London office and is responsible for ensuring the agency product is continually evolving. Previously as Chief Strategy Officer, he was a driving force in creating the new agency structure and operating model and creating diversified services to meet the future needs of the agency.;In his time at UM London, Russell Place has managed a number of longstanding client relationships and overseen the creation of highly effective award winning work. He has also been pivotal in a number of successful new business pitches including, Autoglass, Burton’s Biscuit Co, Nickelodeon, Dairy Crest and General Mills. A well-known figure in the industry, Russell Place sits on all of the major awards panels, is a frequent industry commentator and holds a regular position in Campaign Magazine ‘s Annual ‘Top Ten Media Planners’.;www.umww.co.uk