Marketing and events agency, Blueprint Partners, has announced the appointment of Stephen Moody as managing director.
Moody returns to the agency at a pivotal moment, rejoining the leadership team alongside newly promoted chief executive officer, Rhys Kirkham, as Blueprint Partners continues a period of growth.
Having previously worked together at Blueprint Partners for over 10 years, Moody and Kirkham now reunite to lead the business, bringing a shared understanding of the agency’s values and strengths, alongside a clear vision for its future.
Moody brings a rare combination of deep knowledge of Blueprint Partners’ culture, clients and proposition, alongside extensive new experience gained since leaving the agency to join VML, part of WPP. His return marks a strategic step for Blueprint Partners as it enters its next phase of growth, building on a strong foundation, while expanding its capabilities and ambition.
During his time at VML, Moody trebled the size of his customer experience team, delivering better commerce journeys across complex technology stacks spanning retail, automotive and CPG clients. That experience complements his previous knowledge of Blueprint Partners’ approach, giving the agency leadership team a blend of continuity and fresh perspectives.
The leadership changes come during a strong period for Blueprint Partners. The agency has performed well in the UK B2B Marketing Agencies Benchmarking Report, ranking 17th overall, second in the “Rising Star” category and fourth as a “Fastest Grower”. It has also recently added clients including Lenovo and Darktrace.
Stephen Moody, managing director of Blueprint Partners, said: “Blueprint Partners has always been a special business, so the opportunity to return as managing director was incredibly compelling. I know the agency, the culture and the clients well, and I’m proud of what the agency has achieved since I left. My time at VML gave me exposure to a different scale of agency environment and added eCommerce, website trading, UX, UI and CX best practices to my skillset, which I’m excited to bring back to Blueprint.”
He added: “Working again with Rhys, this time as MD, is a fantastic opportunity. We share a clear ambition for the agency: to continue delivering high-impact work for clients, to invest in our people, and to build on the momentum Blueprint Partners has already established. There’s a real sense of energy and possibility here, and I’m really looking forward to driving the agency forwards in its 30th year.”