Maxus UK hires new head of video

Maxus UK has named MediaCom’s Alex Debenham-Burton as head of video, it has been announced.

In his new role, Debenham-Burton will be responsible for Maxus’ video offering and investment. He will manage a team of 30 people and will report to Maxus managing partner John Maloney.

“Alex brings a wealth of experience with him from both an investment and client side perspective,” Maloney said.

“He has worked with a huge number of blue chip companies and has managed hugely successful teams. His expertise and knowledge will be invaluable as Maxus continues to offer the best-in-class solutions.”

Debenham-Burton joins Maxus from MediaCom where he has been head of media buying since 2012. He started working at MediaCom in 1999 and was appointed group investment director in 2009.

Debenham-Burton added: “Maxus is an ambitious, agile and innovative agency which has placed video at the heart of its industry-leading marketing solutions. I am looking forward to helping Maxus continue to lead change both within the agency and for its clients.”