Paul Morris has joined McCann Manchester as head of search, tasking with retaining and growing business across PPC and SEO activity.

Morris, who joins from Paymex where he was head of online for Baines & Ernst, will lead the agency’s search offer.

Sue Little, chief executive of McCann Manchester, commented: “Paul will work to ensure our product is competitive and compelling as we rise to the challenges of 2011. He has some great experience in this growing area and we’re thrilled he’s joined the team.”

He has also worked at Yucca as search and affiliate director and managing director of Addmomentum, as well as ecommerce manager for the Shire Hotels group.