Warwickshire based marketing and PR firm, Talking Tortoise have announced that Ex-McCann WorldGroup Managing Partner, Tony Holmes has joined the leadership team as their new Board Advisor.
The appointment is the first step of a five-year expansion plan that will see Talking Tortoise expand both nationally and internationally. The company have targeted themselves to create more meaningful results for their customers’ needs, shaking up the services offered within the technology and tourism industries which they serve.
Tony brings twenty-five years’ worth of experience, as Managing Partner at McCann WorldGroup, working with some of the world’s best brands and people. Tony was a part of the team that helped McCann Central grow to be the biggest integrated marketing agency in Europe, helping attain client growth of over £100 million, co-ordinating global teams of over one hundred people in the process.
The move to appoint Mr. Holmes as an advisor to the board follows the company’s successful move to larger premises at Long Barn Village in Alcester in June 2023.
Tony Holmes said “At first, I was intrigued by the name – Talking Tortoise, but after meeting Jessica and her team, we immediately hit it off, talking about the company’s purpose and new products that we could create. Everything has just continued from there and I’m delighted to be helping them on their journey of growth; building upon a very healthy business. Talking Tortoise are a special company with a unique culture, growing team as well as their national and international reach. It’s a joy to be working with them.”
