IDX Appoints Clare Donald as Chief Production Officer to Expand Global Production Capabilities
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IDX, the global strategic communications and performance marketing agency, today announced the appointment of Clare Donald as Chief Production Officer, reinforcing its investment in global production capabilities as demand grows for integrated communications, digital experiences and AI-enabled content.
Donald joins IDX's Executive Leadership Team, reporting directly to Chief Executive Officer Crispin Beale, and will lead the continued development of the agency's production and creative capabilities across the UK, US, Europe and India. Her appointment strengthens the expertise at the heart of IDX's ConnectedContent model, enabling clients to multiply what matters most to their clients and deliver more impactful communications across every channel.
I'm excited to be joining IDX at such an ambitious stage in its growth,” said Donald. “I was drawn to the agency’s combination of strategic thinking, data and storytelling, alongside a genuine commitment to creative excellence and putting clients first.
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Donald brings more than 30 years of leadership experience spanning advertising, film, digital, design and emerging technology. Most recently, as Chief Production Officer at Publicis Groupe UK and Chief Executive Officer of Prodigious UK, she led production operations across 27 agencies, doubling the size of the business over four years. Earlier in her career, she served as Head of Operations at Google Creative Lab, helping shape innovative creative programmes for one of the world's leading technology companies.
Her experience extends beyond the agency sector. Donald spent a decade on the Board of British Arrows, serving four years as Co-Chair, and recently completed a humanitarian deployment in Jamaica supporting communities affected by Hurricane Melissa. She also holds a Master's degree in International Disaster Management and Humanitarian Response from the University of Manchester.
Clare understands that exceptional production is where strategy, creativity and technology come together to create meaningful experiences that help organisations communicate with confidence," said Crispin Beale, Chief Executive Officer of IDX. "Her experience leading large-scale production organisations will strengthen our ability to deliver outstanding work for clients around the world while continuing to scale the creative capabilities that set IDX apart.
Donald's appointment reflects IDX's continued investment in the expertise, technology and creative talent that enable organisations to communicate more effectively in an increasingly complex digital landscape.
I've always believed that the way ideas are brought to life is just as important as the ideas themselves," Donald added. "I'm looking forward to helping build world-class production capabilities that enable our clients to communicate with maximum impact.
IDX is a global strategic communications and marketing agency, headquartered in London with offices around the world, including New York, London, Phoenix, Helsinki, Gothenburg, Geneva, and Vadodara, India. Working with more than 1,600 clients across sectors, IDX combines deep industry knowledge with a data-first mindset to help ambitious brands thrive in complex, fast-moving markets. The firm specialises in performance marketing, investor relations, and stakeholder engagement, delivering integrated campaigns that drive meaningful business outcomes. Visit www.idx.inc to learn more.
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