London-based creative agency AML has been purchased by Selbey Anderson, a marketing services firm chaired by Saatchi & Saatchi’s former CEO worlwide, Robert Senior.
AML has caught Selby Anderson’s attention with its strong growth and ‘award-winning’ strategic and creative thinking undertaken for its various global clients including Vanguard, MI5 and Barclays alongside numerous charities and fintech outfits.
Incumbent AML CEO, Ian Henderson will remain in post, taking on additional responsibilities as group chief creative officer working through Selbey Labs. The current AML management team run by managing director Tim Lloyd is set to remain unchanged .
Selbey Anderson has built up a steady portfolio in recent months, with other recent acquisitions including IGNIFI, Law Creative and Digital Radish.
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“AML is the perfect fit for SA. Great clients, great reputation and a differentiated proposition, ready to move up to the next level of growth,” Group CEO, Dom Hawes said.
“As a recent client survey said, it’s an exceptional agency and an exceptional team. We’re delighted to help the AML team unlock even more value.”
AML CEO, Ian Henderson added: “AML has always delivered great ideas and strong business performance working with complex global clients.
“Selbey Anderson is the perfect place to accelerate our growth through investment for expansion and agency partners with complementary skills, while protecting AML’s unique culture and skillset.”
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