# John Farrell & Associates

> Executive consultancy and M&A advisory firm based in the UK, specialising in creative businesses including advertising, marketing services, media and technology companies. Founded and led by John Farrell, a former President and CEO of D'Arcy Worldwide and Executive at Publicis Groupe.

## About John Farrell

John Farrell has spent over 25 years leading some of the world's most prominent marketing services agency brands. He currently serves as Senior Advisor and Non-Executive Chairman for several advertising, media, services and technology businesses, including Transmission, Strata and Been There Done That (BTDT).

John has led the successful exit of more than twenty businesses over the last eight years, including Oliver, Feed, Octopus Group, DWA, AML and Blis.

Previous roles include President and CEO of D'Arcy Worldwide (a top ten global advertising network), President of the IMP (now Arc) European Network, and Executive responsible for all Publicis Groupe Worldwide Specialised Agencies and Marketing Services (SAMS).

He is Honorary President of the Institute of Sales Promotion, Founder Member of the Direct Marketing Association of Great Britain, former Master of the Worshipful Company of Marketors, and Visiting Professor of Marketing at Nottingham Trent University.

LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/john-farrell-a32b8623

## Services

John Farrell & Associates offers three core services:

- **Strategic Advice**: Partnering with CEOs to provide the full spectrum of strategic advice, including chairing the board, advising on people, clients and new business opportunities, and acting as a sounding board on significant issues.
- **Objective Counsel**: Cutting to the core of what needs to be addressed with precision and focus, while understanding the dynamics of working with creatively-driven talent.
- **Mergers & Acquisitions**: Positioning businesses for sale, identifying potential acquirers and strategic partners, and leading top-to-top discussions to consummate transactions. Works alongside specialist M&A advisory boutiques when appropriate.

## Notable Exits

Businesses John Farrell & Associates has successfully exited include: DigitasLBi (sold to Publicis Groupe), Ogilvy DNX (sold to Ogilvy & Mather), Acceleration (sold to WPP), Albion (sold to MDC), Cognifide (sold to WPP), John Brown Media (sold to Dentsu Aegis), Adjust Your Set (sold to Oliver Group), Octopus Group (sold to Publicis Groupe), Feed (sold to Dept), Fold7 (sold to Miroma Group), DWA, AML (sold to Selbey Anderson), and Blis (sold to T-Mobile).

## Current Clients

Current clients include Hanover Comms, Transmission, BTDT (Been There Done That), AML, Oliver, Four Communications, and Strata.

## Past Clients

Past clients include DigitasLBi, Ogilvy DNX, Huntsworth, Acceleration, Albion, Cognifide, John Brown Media, Adjust Your Set, Octopus Group, Feed, Fold7, Leagas Delaney, DWA, 2Heads, and Four Communications.

## Contact

- Address: 5 Elstree Gate, Borehamwood, WD6 1JD, United Kingdom
- Phone: +44 7834 766622
- Website: https://www.johnfarrellandassociates.com/