Strategy Director (Brand)

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VML is seeking a Strategy Director (Brand) for London, full-time and onsite, to lead brand strategy within the Global Strategy Team known for its growth and health practice. The role sits in a fast‑growing GST that blends brand experience, customer experience and commerce for blue‑chip clients such as AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé and Coca-Cola; you will steer senior teams, shape ambitious growth plans, and champion human‑first, collaborative thinking across 55 markets. VML supports hybrid work with an average four days in the office, and values inclusivity and experimentation. To apply, tailor your portfolio to leadership, impact and cross‑disciplinary collaboration, and read the Recruitment Privacy Policy first.

About VML

VML is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization. In addition, VML’s specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies. VML’s global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.

VML is a WPP agency (NYSE: WPP). For more information, please visit  www.vml.com, and follow along on Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.

VML HEALTH’s Global Strategy Team (GST) launched in 2020 and is now an established, thriving practice. Home to a diverse team of strategic thinkers, it represents the highest levels of strategic competency and is the fastest growing practice in our network. The GST is an incubator for new capabilities, creator of strategic best practices and a think tank for solving some of the world’s biggest health challenges. More than anything, we are a close, supportive, and entrepreneurial team that flourish on collaborating and growing together.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. 

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