Ullstein continues to oversee the commercial team at FDS following the promotion but now has a new focus on building joint ventures between FDS and Munro and other agencies and organisations.

Munro says: “He has already had huge success in this area, running the Best Green Company programme with The Sunday Times and Bureau Veritas.”

Meanwhile at Maven, Allen remains in charge of two of the firm’s large automotive accounts while overseeing continuous development of web reporting portals.

Richard Hepburn (pictured), CEO of Munro, said: “The past couple of years has seen significant commercial challenges in the automotive sector. Natalie’s experience and effective team leadership has ensured that the programmes she manages have continued to evolve, delivering vital and effective market evaluation for clients.”