Wavemaker, part of WPP's GroupM, has appointed Jon Gittings to the role of International Head of Strategy.   

Based in the U.S. on the West Coast, he will be responsible for Adobe’s global strategic direction and for global brand strategy for Colgate, as well as further developing U.S. based Global new business opportunities. 

A familiar face in the GroupM family, Gittings has led the transformation of strategy at Essence since 2018 that has driven client and new business growth, delivered new product development and nurtured talent.  

In his career spanning over 20 years, Gittings has held roles as Chief Growth Strategy Officer at Mediacom, Global Communications Planning Director at Omnicom Media Group and European Strategy Director at OMD. 

Reporting to Global Chief Strategy & Product Officer, Stuart Bowden, Gittings will work closely with the agency's Global Leadership Team.