Forward3D appoints new global managing director

Performance marketing agency Forward3D has appointed James Townsend as its new global managing director, poaching him off Dentsu Aegis Network’s digital agency, 360i.

Townsend was European CEO at 360i for three years, leading accounts including Converse, Lidl and Enterprise. Prior to this he worked at creative agency Fallon as managing director for five years.

In his new role, Townsend will be responsible for raising the profile of Forward3D across all markets, including EMEA, North America and APAC. He will work alongside global CEO Martin McNulty, CIO Hannes Ben and CFO James Parr.

“I’m delighted to have James join the Forward3D team as Global MD,” said McNulty.

“His wealth of experience will help the business build on its advanced digital marketing and international capabilities and assist with the ongoing acceleration of the agency’s growth globally.”