Andrew Lopez, previously serving as Senior Vice President of Brand Strategy at Weber Shandwick, has been promoted to the position of UK Head of Strategy. In his new role, Lopez will be responsible for overseeing brand strategy across all business practices within the agency.
Weber Shandwick highlighted that since joining the company in April 2022, Lopez has demonstrated his ability to deliver market-leading strategies for a diverse range of clients while also contributing valuable insights to new business pitches. As UK Head of Strategy, he will work towards enhancing integration among the strategy teams in London, Manchester, and Scotland, and will play a key role in strengthening collaboration among The Weber Shandwick Collective clients.
Prior to joining Weber Shandwick, Lopez served as the Head of Strategy at Ogilvy PR, where he worked with renowned clients such as Bacardi, Mondelez, and Google. In his new position, he will report to Gen Kobayashi, the Chief Strategy Officer for EMEA at Weber Shandwick.
Gen Kobayashi expressed his admiration for Andrew’s exceptional talent and passion, commending his consistent delivery of unparalleled work for clients. The Chief Strategy Officer looks forward to continued collaboration with Lopez, aiming to leverage his thought-provoking fresh thinking.
Andrew Lopez himself expressed excitement about his new role, reflecting on the personal and professional growth he has experienced during his time at Weber Shandwick. He views this promotion as an exceptional opportunity to lead a team of highly talented individuals. Together, they aim to build upon their track record with existing clients while actively seeking out new partnerships and collaborations in the ever-evolving era of earned media.
It is worth noting that Weber Shandwick recently announced the promotion of Amy Garrett to the role of UK President.
