6 May, 2015
Award-winning digital innovator, Ben Richards, has been appointed Chief Digital Officer at Blue Hive.

In this newly created role, Ben will drive the agency's expanding digital capabilities, spearheading creative campaigns primarily on the Ford of Europe business.

Announcing the appointment, Blue Hive President, Jimmy Evans said:

"We are very excited to have Ben on board to lead our digital offering. He brings unique credentials as someone who combines a creative edge with a futuristic knowledge of technology, delivering ideas that connect with real consumer insight."

Ben Richards joins Blue Hive from Microsoft where he led their Creative and Client teams, delivering digital experiences for brands including Coca-Cola, Intel, John Lewis, Unilever and Warner Brothers. Ben's 15-year-plus experience has frequently been sought out in the industry and he's recently served as a judge on the Cannes Lions Innovation jury.

For further information, please contact:
Angela Challands, Business Director
Angela.Challands@thebluehive.com
Blue Hive, 10 Cabot Square, London, E14 4QB
+44 (0) 20 7674 8698

About Blue Hive London
Blue Hive handles the Ford Motor Company account across the whole of Europe, currently 22 markets and growing. Ford is WPP's biggest client.
thebluehive.com/eu



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