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Liberty Hive Welcomes Paul Bennett as Partner for Data, Technology & AI
Welcome to the Hive, Paul Bennett!
We are thrilled to announce the newest addition to the Liberty Hive team, Paul Bennett, who joins us as Partner (Data, Technology & AI). Paul's arrival couldn't be more timely, as the demand for Data, Technology & AI talent continues to grow rapidly.
With over 30 years of experience across the marketing communications industry, Paul has in-depth knowledge of digital, data, and technology - pioneering the concept of addressable activation for Havas Media Group in 2016; years ahead of GDPR and threat of third-party cookie deprecation.
Previously a Managing Partner for a data & tech consultancy - PM Dragonfly, where he led solutions strategy and architecture for major brands such as Stellantis, Reckitt, Samsung Europe, Asda, VMO2, H&M and LEGO - honing his ability to develop and implement sophisticated, data-driven and AI-powered marketing strategies to deliver incremental business capability and value for senior stakeholders.
His background also includes significant leadership roles at Havas Media Group, where he served as Group Head of Data & Tech Strategy and Partner for Business Growth (Telefonica). These positions equipped Paul with a deep understanding of the media and tech landscape.
Now advising advertisers and agencies through their Data, Tech & AI (DTAI) acceleration programs with independent consulting and talent acquisition (in partnership with Liberty Hive).
We are absolutely delighted that Paul is joining the Liberty Hive team - please join us in giving him a warm welcome! Whether you're a business eager to find the perfect data, tech, and AI talent, or a fantastic candidate looking for your next exciting opportunity, please don't hesitate to get in touch for a friendly chat.
300 Seconds in Cannes
It was a pleasure catching up with Patrick Ryan from 300 Consultancy in Cannes recently. We had a compelling conversation about the evolving talent landscape across both agency and client-side environments.
Our discussion explored the rising demand for professionals who can seamlessly integrate data, creativity, technology, and AI. We also touched on the growing trend of clients bringing more capabilities in-house.
Watch the full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FwUZC-LdgQ
Liberty Hive Expands: Finance, HR, Ops & Creative Now Live
Liberty Hive has just unveiled its biggest upgrade to date - introducing new specialist divisions: Finance, HR & Operations and Creative. This expansion marks a major leap forward for our AI-powered hiring platform, Liberty Hive Connect, as we broaden our reach to support even more companies with smarter, faster talent matching. Whether you're hiring a finance lead, scaling your ops team, or building a creative powerhouse, Liberty Hive now connects you to the right people - at the right time - more intelligently than ever before.
Read the full story here