Niki West joins Newsworks as client services director

Niki West, managing partner at Havas Media, is joining Newsworks as client services and strategy director.

West will become a member of Newsworks’ leadership team, overseeing client services as well as strategy planning for the marketing body for national newspapers.

West joined Havas in 2005 and became managing partner in 2015, working with clients including Pernod Ricard UK, Unilever Food Solutions and Jacobs Douwe Egberts. Prior to this she worked for Carat Sydney, Optimedia and Bates Dorland. She takes up her post at Newsworks at the start of May.

“Having had the privilege of working within an agency environment for over 15 years, I am thrilled to be joining Newsworks, where I can bring my experienced agency perspective to the fore to forge ever stronger relationships between Newsworks, clients and the agency community,” West said.

Vanessa Clifford, chief executive of Newsworks, added: “Niki’s planning background means she brings with her a real understanding of marketing and communications.

“She has helped many clients build exceptional brands, delivering industry award-winning results, and I know that she will be a fabulous addition to our already great team.”