Team ITG hires Ross Macdonald as Head of M&A to spearhead global growth plan

Team ITG, the technology-led, multichannel marketing activation business, announces that it has appointed Ross Macdonald as Head of M&A.

Macdonald, who has previously held senior positions overseeing mergers and acquisitions at e-commerce company Heroes and M&A specialists WY Partners, is tasked with leading ITG’s global growth plan.

Team ITG (Inspired Thinking Group) was founded in 2009 by CEO Simon Ward and acquired Storyteq BV in June 2021 and Brand Machine Ltd in June 2022. The company has multiple offices across Europe and America, with a total headcount of over 1,200 people. Key clients include household name brands like GSK, Jaguar Land Rover, Heineken, PUMA, and Currys.

Macdonald will lead on identifying partnerships, new mergers, and acquisitions for ITG to expand the company’s footprint in Europe and the US.

Sue Mountford, Team ITG CEO, comments:

“These are incredibly exciting times for our business, and we are thrilled to welcome Ross to the team to lead our ambitious global growth plan. We have built so many great partnerships with companies over the last decade and Ross brings with him unrivalled experience in the M&A space which will enable us to welcome new companies into the ITG family.”

Ross Macdonald, Head of M&A, Team ITG said:

“ITG is a marketing powerhouse that transforms the way brands create, design and execute their campaigns across every channel. Since its foundation, the company has delivered astronomical growth by pushing boundaries in tech and innovation, while always going the extra mile for clients. This is a huge opportunity for me, and I’m excited to play a role in the next stage of ITG’s journey.”