Global advertising production consultancy MurphyCobb appoints Nick Manning as Chair

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MurphyCobb, a global advertising production consultancy, has appointed Nick Manning as Chair. Manning, with over 45 years of experience in advertising and media, will help shape the company's strategy as it enters its next growth phase. His appointment comes as MurphyCobb celebrates its 20th anniversary and aims to enhance its approach to creative, production, and media integration.

Press Release

London, UK - June 19, 2026

Global advertising production consultancy MurphyCobb has appointed Nick Manning as Chair.

Nick has more than 45 years of experience across advertising, media and marketing transformation. He is the founder of media consultancy Encyclomedia International, former Chief Strategy Officer at Ebiquity and former Senior Vice President at MediaLink. He also co-founded, built and sold the successful media agency Manning Gottlieb Media (MG OMD) in the 1990s, and went on to become CEO of OMD’s media operations. He is also an outstanding client champion for industry transparency.

Nick joins MurphyCobb’s senior team and PE Partners YFM as the business celebrates its 20th anniversary and moves into its next era of growth. He will play a key role in shaping the company’s strategy as creative, production and media become increasingly connected, and as brands look for smarter, faster and more accountable ways to deliver high-performing content.

Pat Murphy, founder and CEO of MurphyCobb, said:

“I am delighted to welcome Nick Manning as our new Chair. Nick has built, scaled and advised some of the most respected businesses in media, and that experience will be hugely valuable as MurphyCobb enters its next chapter. As creative, production and media reconnect around performance, data and effectiveness, Nick’s perspective will help us make sharper strategic decisions and continue building on the progress we have already made.”

Nick Manning, Chair at MurphyCobb, said:

“It is a pleasure to be joining MurphyCobb as the company celebrates its 20th anniversary. The business has a strong heritage in advertising production and a client roster that includes some of the world’s best brands. I am looking forward to working with Pat and the team to help MurphyCobb build and execute their vision, and to support clients as they seek to maximise campaign performance in a fast-changing market.”

Notes to editors

Founded in 2006, MurphyCobb is an award-winning global advertising production consultancy. Operating in 60+ markets, its client roster includes Reckitt, Mars, Colgate, Ikea, Toyota, Heineken, HSBC, PepsiCo, L’Oréal, Fanduel and Coty.

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