Internal communications agency, scarlettabbott, announces leadership structure changes following another successful year

Jonathan Abbott, founding director of scarlettabbott, has become chairman of CIPR Inside’s Best Agency 2016, as Jeremy Petty is promoted to managing director.

The restructure is a result of significant growth in recent years and will enable scarlettabbott to continue to deliver for global businesses including Aviva, Adidas, Asda, Coca-Cola and Tommy Hilfiger.

Petty says, “I’m thrilled to be promoted to managing director after nearly four years with the business. I’m confident this restructure will support the agency’s ability to deliver award-winning work for our wide range of clients both here and abroad.”

Meanwhile, Rachel Thornton, fellow founding director, will continue to lead the London team, as Andy Payne becomes director of consultancy, leading the York team. Russell Norton is now lead consultant London and Jacqui March becomes finance director.