Stink Studios hires Tom Barnes as head of strategy
Barnes will report to Jax Ostle-Evans, Managing Director of Stink Studios, and will work across all the company’s clients.
Stink Studios has hired Tom Barnes as Head of Strategy in London, as the global creative studio brings a renewed focus to building strategic partnerships.
Barnes will report to Jax Ostle-Evans, Managing Director of Stink Studios, and will work across all the company’s clients, which include Spotify, Ocado, giff gaff, Google and Peloton.
Before joining Stink Studios, Barnes held Senior Strategist and Strategy Director roles at top agencies including Joint London, Brand Union, Superunion and Young & Rubicam.
Barnes has also worked on BBC iPlayer’s channel strategy and Intel’s gaming rebrand, as well as on high-level strategy for Vodafone, British Airways and TSB.
In addition to industry awards, Barnes’s biggest accolade is a BAFTA for his work on Channel 4’s Day as it Happens which won in the Digital Creativity category for the show’s real time, 24-hour re-enactment of D-Day.
Jax Ostle-Evans, Managing Director of Stink Studios, said: “Tom is a huge asset to both Stink Studios and our clients. His sharp mind, adaptable strategic skills and shared passion for progressive work make him a key player in leading our strategy team and continuing to create stand-out work for our clients. He’s also a top guy - we’re delighted to have him.”
Tom Barnes, Head of Strategy at Stink Studios, adds: “This is a chance to lead the strategic offering of one of the most creative and technically progressive studios in London. Stink has a host of modern, forward thinking clients, and an ambition to grow those relationships with enhanced strategic clarity, a continued focus on craft and an innate digital fluency. It makes them the perfect partner for the world our clients live in today and I’m thrilled to be part of that team.”