[South Africa, 31st March 2023] - Point Group, a leading marketing solutions provider across Africa and the Middle East, has announced the appointment of Dermot Latimer as its new CEO, effective from 1st April 2023.
Point Group has been on an incredible growth journey over the past few years, expanding its businesses and services beyond print management to create and execute complex digital solutions, write and flight creative campaigns, and manage every imaginable part of the marketing investment cycle. With a team of over 300 people, the company serves more than 250 clients in 26 countries and generates over $100m in turnover.
Group Chairman, Ian Russell, on behalf of the Board, expressed his delight in announcing the appointment of Dermot Latimer as the new CEO, highlighting that his skills and experience are exactly what the company needs for its next phase of growth. Dermot joined Point in 2019 as part of the Iconic Collective business and has since led the turnaround of the company's creative and digital businesses, creating new, long-term sustainable revenue streams and generating increased value-proposition opportunities with traditional print management clients.
"Dermot's skills in creating new client relationships, establishing new product and solution sets, and mapping out an exciting strategic journey for the Group are exactly what we need right now," said Russell.
Dermot Latimer expressed his excitement about his new role, stating that he looks forward to leading Point Group through its next phase of growth and continuing to build on its success.
"I am honoured to have been appointed as Point Group's CEO and look forward to working with the team to create innovative solutions and deliver exceptional results for our clients," said Latimer.
Please join the board and employees of Point Group in congratulating Dermot Latimer on his new role and wishing him the very best in his new position.