Tom D.
About Tom D.
Tom D. serves as the VP of Teads Studio North America, bringing over 15 years of experience in commercial roles across various media platforms. His career includes significant positions at Teads, ITV, and The Economist, where he developed expertise in creative strategy, business development, and client management.
Work at Teads
Currently, Tom D. serves as the Vice President of Teads Studio North America, a position he has held since 2023. Prior to this role, he worked at Teads as the Head of Studio in Canada from 2022 to 2023 and as the Director of Creative Strategy for Teads Studio Canada from 2019 to 2022. His tenure at Teads has involved providing guidance and creative best practices to clients, focusing on maximizing business objectives and outcomes.
Professional Background
Tom D. has over 15 years of experience in commercial roles across various media platforms, including TV, press, and digital. His career includes significant positions at ITV as a Senior Sales Executive from 2005 to 2010, and at The Economist, where he held multiple roles including Sales Executive Integrated Sales and Ideas People Media UK from 2012 to 2015, Business Development Manager for EMEA from 2016 to 2017, and Senior Sales Executive Integrated Sales and Ideas People Media EMEA from 2015 to 2016. He also worked at Zoopla as Ad Sales Manager and at Corporate Consumables, New Zealand as Business Development Account Manager.
Education and Expertise
Tom D. studied at The University of Manchester, where he earned a BSc Honours degree in Geography & Computation from 1999 to 2002. He also attended Shelley High. His professional expertise includes strong skills in presenting, pitching, and negotiating at the C-suite level, as well as substantial experience in new business development and client handling.
Sales and Client Management Experience
Throughout his career, Tom D. has developed significant experience in sales and client management. He has successfully sold to all major media agency groups and has engaged directly with a wide range of international brands. His roles have required him to leverage his skills in negotiation and client relations to achieve business goals.