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Carl White
Chief Executive Officer
ValueClick Europe
Carl joined ValueClick in 2001 and is responsible for the overall management of the international offices for all of the ValueClick businesses.
There are 4 divisions-Media, Affiliate marketing (Commission Junction), Technology (Mediaplex) and Owned and Operated (Pricerunner and Search123) based in 10 offices; UK, Ireland, Germany, France, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, Hong Kong, South Africa and China.
Prior to joining ValueClick Carl served as COO at 24/7 Europe and was responsible for media and technology businesses in 13 countries. Previously Carl was a publisher for BBC Worldwide (commercial arm of British Broadcasting Corporation) running commercial and editorial teams across various titles including BBC Good Food and BBC Top Gear as well as managing a number of UK natural history multimedia projects.
Carl holds a BSc (Hons) from the University of Bristol.
There are 4 divisions-Media, Affiliate marketing (Commission Junction), Technology (Mediaplex) and Owned and Operated (Pricerunner and Search123) based in 10 offices; UK, Ireland, Germany, France, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, Hong Kong, South Africa and China.
Prior to joining ValueClick Carl served as COO at 24/7 Europe and was responsible for media and technology businesses in 13 countries. Previously Carl was a publisher for BBC Worldwide (commercial arm of British Broadcasting Corporation) running commercial and editorial teams across various titles including BBC Good Food and BBC Top Gear as well as managing a number of UK natural history multimedia projects.
Carl holds a BSc (Hons) from the University of Bristol.
Richard Sharp
UK Managing Director
ValueClick Media
Richard joined ValueClick in January 2007. He is responsible for running ValueClick Media, the online advertising sales house, which includes online brand, performance display advertising; channel and network advertising and short term affiliate campaigns. Richard leads the teams and manages the business heads for sales, publisher development, and account management and operations.
In October 2008 Richard became chair of IASH (Internet Advertising Sales House) which was the first trade body formed to promote best practice in the network advertising sector ensuring that advertisers do not run against inappropriate content. Richard led the group during a period of massive change seeing the recruitment of a full time head to administer the group and the growth of membership from 14 to 29. He also secured endorsement from ISBA, IPA and JICWEBS during his term of office.
Prior to joining ValueClick, Richard was Head of Retail at Hemscott Plc, the provider of business and financial data, responsible for all activity on the premium subscription and free to air sites. He also held the role of Head of Media at the company, in charge of advertising revenue. Before this, Richard was Head of Agency Sales at the Financial Times UK, where he oversaw relationships between the FT and major media agencies and direct advertisers. Richard has worked in the online and media sectors since he began his career at Haymarket Publications over 15 years ago.
In October 2008 Richard became chair of IASH (Internet Advertising Sales House) which was the first trade body formed to promote best practice in the network advertising sector ensuring that advertisers do not run against inappropriate content. Richard led the group during a period of massive change seeing the recruitment of a full time head to administer the group and the growth of membership from 14 to 29. He also secured endorsement from ISBA, IPA and JICWEBS during his term of office.
Prior to joining ValueClick, Richard was Head of Retail at Hemscott Plc, the provider of business and financial data, responsible for all activity on the premium subscription and free to air sites. He also held the role of Head of Media at the company, in charge of advertising revenue. Before this, Richard was Head of Agency Sales at the Financial Times UK, where he oversaw relationships between the FT and major media agencies and direct advertisers. Richard has worked in the online and media sectors since he began his career at Haymarket Publications over 15 years ago.
Peter Bitsakis
Finance Director
ValueClick Europe
Peter Bitsakis joined ValueClick in 2004 and serves as the Vice President of Finance. He is responsible for the overall financial reporting and financial management of ValueClick's International operations — i.e. ValueClick Media, Commission Junction, Mediaplex, Search123 and ValueClick’s Own & Operated sites (including PriceRunner) — in China, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, South Africa, Spain, Sweden and UK. He is also responsible for the Human Resources, Legal and Facilities functions.
Prior to joining ValueClick, Peter was EMEA Finance Director at SPL WorldGroup, a leading provider of software solutions for the global utility market. Peter also trained at Coopers & Lybrand (London).
Peter graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa and is a qualified UK Chartered Certified Accountant.
Prior to joining ValueClick, Peter was EMEA Finance Director at SPL WorldGroup, a leading provider of software solutions for the global utility market. Peter also trained at Coopers & Lybrand (London).
Peter graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa and is a qualified UK Chartered Certified Accountant.
Alison Guise
General Manager Europe CJ/ UK Managing Director MPLX
Commission Junction, Mediaplex
Alison joined ValueClick in November 2001. She joined as Sales Manager with a remit to form and develop the Mediaplex team in the UK. Alison progressed to Sales Director and then Country Manager in late 2004. She took over the additional management responsibility of Commission Junction in March 2006.
Alison is responsible for running the Mediaplex and Commission Junction businesses for ValueClick. The functions of the Mediaplex business include third-party campaign management, ad serving and tracking for advertisers and agencies, as well as advertising management for online publishers. She manages the account management, technology and new business teams. Commission Junction is a leading affiliate marketing network and Alison manages the development of new partnerships, existing client relations, product development and an aggressively growing UK team.
Prior to joining ValueClick, Alison was Business Development Manager at DoubleClick’s media division, working within the travel, finance and current affairs channels. Previous to DoubleClick, Alison worked for Television New Zealand for over 5 years in roles that included working on brand marketing, new business sponsorship and finally entertainment brand licensing and marketing.
Alison is responsible for running the Mediaplex and Commission Junction businesses for ValueClick. The functions of the Mediaplex business include third-party campaign management, ad serving and tracking for advertisers and agencies, as well as advertising management for online publishers. She manages the account management, technology and new business teams. Commission Junction is a leading affiliate marketing network and Alison manages the development of new partnerships, existing client relations, product development and an aggressively growing UK team.
Prior to joining ValueClick, Alison was Business Development Manager at DoubleClick’s media division, working within the travel, finance and current affairs channels. Previous to DoubleClick, Alison worked for Television New Zealand for over 5 years in roles that included working on brand marketing, new business sponsorship and finally entertainment brand licensing and marketing.
Lone Thrue Jensen CIPD
Head of Human Resources
ValueClick Europe
Lone joined ValueClick Europe in April 2005, where she is responsible for developing and delivering an HR strategy across the European businesses that: ensures an excellent workforce; supports the over-achievement of business objectives by encouraging employee involvement; ensuring first class people management; and progressing staff development and training plans.
Lone also liaises with the other offices in France, Germany and Sweden to ensure a common and coordinated approach to people management and development.Before joining ValueClick Lone spent two years at DirectLink Worldwide, the courier company, as HR Manager and then as HR Business Partner. At DirectLink she helped put in place a comprehensive HR function, identifying and rolling out their first set of company values and developing the HR strategy further.
Prior to that, Lone held various HR roles at Post Denmark, lastly as Senior HR Consultant, based at the head office in Copenhagen.
Lone also liaises with the other offices in France, Germany and Sweden to ensure a common and coordinated approach to people management and development.Before joining ValueClick Lone spent two years at DirectLink Worldwide, the courier company, as HR Manager and then as HR Business Partner. At DirectLink she helped put in place a comprehensive HR function, identifying and rolling out their first set of company values and developing the HR strategy further.
Prior to that, Lone held various HR roles at Post Denmark, lastly as Senior HR Consultant, based at the head office in Copenhagen.
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