Wildstone creates new group partnerships role

Wildstone, the world’s largest owner of outdoor advertising infrastructure, has promoted Andrew Foster to the newly created role of group partnerships director as it looks to expand its international footprint.

Andrew joined the outdoor advertising infrastructure owner in 2021 as development director, following the acquisition of Space Outdoor, the business he founded and led for more than 12 years. 

He was most recently partnerships director and brings more than 25 years’ experience in the out of home industry.

In his new position, Andrew will sit on the leadership team and focus on strengthening global relationships. 

He recently negotiated a partnership with UAE-based Multiply Media Group, which secured exclusive rights to operate premium sites acquired from Transport for London.

Andrew said: “In 2023, I stepped into the role of partnerships director, where we created and grew a new partnerships function focused mostly on the UK, one that became defined by trust, ambition and delivery. 

“I’m incredibly proud of what was achieved in a short space of time.

“That journey has now led to my appointment as group partnerships director. 

“In this position, I’ll be focused on expanding partnerships across global territories, building on the strong foundations already in place. 

“My goal is to spread the Wildstone message worldwide, encouraging new companies into the UK with our world-leading digital OOH portfolio, as well as replicating the latter in new territories.”

Wildstone owns more than 2000 outdoor advertising panels in Spain and has expanded into Australia and Germany in recent years.

Damian Cox, global chief executive and founder of Wildstone, added: “I am delighted to welcome Andrew to the group leadership team. 

“He’s proven an enormous asset since joining Wildstone and I can’t think of anyone more experienced or passionate to play such a leading role in our ambitious global growth plans.”

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