Medialab hires PHD chief as client managing director

Independent media agency Medialab has recruited a new client managing director as part of its ongoing expansion drive, accelerated by organic and new business wins, including Hovis, Phoenix Group and Save the Children.

Jane Power joins the agency from global network PHD, where she had been client leadership business director since February 2022 and she headed a client team for brands such as Experian, Admiral and Heycar.

Prior to this Power was at the7stars for over 11 years, where she led all client relations and brand strategy for clients such as Suzuki, Ryvita and Ancestry. For Ancestry, she led the team that delivered award-winning work, recognised by both WARC and the Effies for sustained effectiveness.

Her appointment is part of Medialab’s ongoing commitment to reinforce its senior leadership team and sees Power join recent hires strategy director Harry Darlington, and head of planning Jess Talbot.

Power will hold a key role at Medialab, being the senior lead for all clients within her team and responsible for delivering high-quality, multi-channel media planning across a number of clients including National Trust and Laithwaites.

Medialab managing director Alex Kirk said: “With her impressive track record of leading teams to deliver effective and innovative campaigns, Jane brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective that will undoubtedly support our clients’ continued successful growth. Jane will be a tremendous asset as we strive to elevate our clients’ businesses and we are looking forward to seeing the innovative work she will deliver.”

Power added: “Medialab is a purpose-driven agency that shares my passion for balancing data-driven insights and smart thinking to deliver effective creative work. It’s an exciting time for the agency, and I’m looking forward to building on their brilliant track record of driving impactful results for client partners.”