VCCP boosts strategy team with three key promotions

VCCP has promoted three planners to senior strategic roles, strengthening its leadership team and recognising talent developed within the agency network.

Stefan Siedentopf has been promoted to Deputy Chief Strategy Officer at VCCP Group. Jenny Nichols becomes Deputy Chief Strategy Officer at VCCP in London, while Lotte Jones has been appointed Deputy Head of Planning at the London agency.

Strategic leadership expanded across VCCP

The newly created Deputy Chief Strategy Officer position at group level reflects the influence Stefan Siedentopf has had across the organisation. Stefan Siedentopf has led several global accounts and contributed to the development of strategic capabilities used on brands including easyJet and Canon. His work also supported new business wins such as Barclays and British Gas. In the role, Stefan Siedentopf will focus on advancing strategic development across the network.

Jenny Nichols’ promotion to Deputy Chief Strategy Officer follows her long involvement in several of the agency’s major accounts. Jenny Nichols previously led strategy for O2, the agency’s founding client, and contributed to winning accounts including Virgin Media and Co-op. Jenny Nichols currently leads the global strategy for Cadbury.

Planning leadership strengthened in London

In her expanded role, Jenny Nichols will focus on enabling planning teams to deliver insights, develop working methods and support creative output across the agency.

Lotte Jones has been promoted to Deputy Head of Planning. Lotte Jones has contributed to several major pitches, including The All England Lawn Tennis Club (Wimbledon), and led campaigns such as O2’s Daisy vs Scammers. In the position, Lotte Jones will support Head of Planning Ross Cameron, who now leads the planning department.

Michael Lee, Group Chief Strategy Officer at VCCP: "Stefan, Jenny and Lotte each represent the very best of VCCP planning. Together, they set the standard for the kind of strategic excellence we believe drives the best work in the industry."

Recent recognition for VCCP strategy

The promotions follow several industry awards for the VCCP strategy department, including a silver Cannes Lions, an APG Grand Prix and multiple recognitions from Effies, WARC, Marketing Week and Marketing Society.

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