Cheethambell JWT has announced that Steve McCarron has been promoted to the newly created role of head of planning.

McCarron, has been tasked with leading the planning department of four at CheethamBell JWT having joined the agency and will now head up the department to work with clients such as Magnet, DWP, FSA, John West and The Game Group.

David Bell, chief executive of CBJWT, said: “Ever since Steve arrived at the agency, he has impressed us all with his immense planning knowledge and intellect. We’re delighted to be able to make him our head of planning.”

McCarron, commented: “CBJWT has a great track record of putting strong strategic thinking at the heart of creativity; I’m looking forward to continuing this tradition”