London, 7th October: The Kite Factory has appointed Publicis Media UK’s Kyle Seeley to the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer.
Seeley is tasked with establishing streamlined operational oversight at the indie, driving agency profitability and leading innovation efforts to drive efficiency and automation.
Reporting to CEO James Smith, he will work closely with board members and the agency’s senior leadership team to ensure alignment with strategic goals while partnering with Chief Digital Officer Ben Foster to continue to drive digital transformation and innovation within the agency.
Seeley has most recently held the role of Business Development Lead for Publicis Media and previously spent six years at Spark Foundry in client leadership roles before heading up business development for the agency.
James Smith, CEO of The Kite Factory, said: “Kyle’s appointment marks a new chapter for The Kite Factory. His extensive experience in business development, coupled with his proven track record of fostering client relationships, identifying growth opportunities, and approaching each brief with precision, will be instrumental in his new role as COO.
Kyle’s ability to align strategic goals with actionable initiatives, while maintaining a strong focus on profitability and innovation, will ensure the agency thrives in an increasingly competitive landscape. I’m confident his leadership and expertise will be invaluable as we continue to grow and deliver excellence for our clients.”
Kyle Seeley, Chief Operating Officer at The Kite Factory, said: “I’m thrilled to be joining The Kite Factory at such an exciting time for the business. It’s an agency known for being both a fantastic place to work and delivering outstanding results for its clients. The opportunity to help drive operational excellence, while fostering innovation and empowering the team to find and build solutions for our clients, is one I’m truly looking forward to.”