Media and marketing consultant MediaLink, part of Ascential has appointed Kathleen Saxton executive vice president and managing director to lead and expand its European operations.  Based in London, she will report to company chairman and CEO Michael Kassan. Saxton’s remit includes business development, agency selection, talent advisory and strategic consulting.  Saxton brings more than twenty years of sales, marketing, media and executive search experience to her new role.  Most recently she founded marketing consultant The Lighthouse.  She is also a qualified psychotherapist and Founder of Psyched Global, which applies psychology techniques to the boardroom. She will retain …

Deb Boyda is leaving her role as CEO Isobar US effective March 2021.  Boyda has opted to pursue consultative and other projects that allow her more flexibility and time with her family.  She was appointed to the role in April 2018 after serving at Publicis Groupe's SapientRazorfish where she led the Chicago and Austin offices.  Isobar confirmed the departure, stating that “Without question, Deb has been a strong leader for Isobar, having built up Isobar’s capabilities in the US including a rebalance of capabilities to best serve client needs.”