GolinHarris appoints first creative technologist

GolinHarris has announced that James Bickerton has joined the company as its new creative technologist, working alongside its existing digital team.

Mr Bickerton – a former employee of JWT, OgilvyOne and Rascal – will be tasked with producing digital-centric creative work and driving technical innovation within the business, while reporting directly to European creative head Charlie Coney.

Over the course of his career, he has worked on campaigns for high-profile clients such as Sony Ericsson, T-Mobile and Volkswagen, as well as providing consultancy services for Blinkbox and BMB Neon on a freelance basis.

GolinHarris hopes the creation of this new role will aid its efforts to be named agency of the decade by 2020.

Matt Neale, international president of GolinHarris, said: "Our goal is to create Cannes award-winning work and James's passion for disruptive, simple ideas excites us."

GolinHarris is a member of the Interpublic Group and employs around 700 members of staff around the world.