Round 8

Welcome to round8, the leading multi-channel talent search specialist in Digital, Media, and Tech, headquartered in London. Since our inception in 1999, we have been dedicated to introducing world-leading talent to world-leading companies across EMEA, USA, and APAC, making the whole process seamless - from introduction to integration. Our team has extensive experience in shaping the market, placing people from executive to director level in every corner of the digital universe - across all major verticals and channels.

Our Expertise

We've targeted a unique combination of markets and disciplines, which has built us an unmatched network and knowledge-base in EMEA, USA, and APAC. The world of advertising and marketing is constantly evolving. Media channels are fragmenting, the rise and use of data are exploding, and the exciting and equally frightening march of AI will lead the advertising world into places as yet unknown, but will undoubtedly change the advertising landscape forever.

Connected TV (CTV) is growing exponentially, allowing advertisers to reach consumers through internet-connected television sets, enabling brands to deliver targeted ads to specific households. Additionally, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a game-changer in digital advertising, enabling marketers to analyze vast amounts of data and these new channels within the digital advertising industry are reshaping the way brands engage with consumers, offering more precise targeting and personalized experiences.

Our Services

Our role is to provide individuals and businesses with the options and the insight they need to make informed, career-enhancing decisions. We work alongside people to give them choice, ideas & context. If you partner with round8, we're in it together. We have extensive experience working across all company growth stages from seed funding to Nasdaq to FTSE100. Our sector coverage ranges from mobile gaming to consumer drinks brands to blue chip publishing and digital advertising brands.

Our Team

Our team has a rich mix of industry, talent, and executive search expertise. Our consultants have embedded themselves in the markets they serve. We're down-to-earth, practical, and commercial. This is a career journey we're all on. Team up with us and we will make it productive.

Leadership

Our leadership team includes:

• Grant Allaway, CEO: Grant joins the board of round8 as COO, following a successful career in digital advertising and publishing. Grant brings experience building and driving businesses across the UK, Europe, and Asia-Pac and has been a key figure in the digital advertising sector for over 20 years.

• Kim Dando, MD: Kim's reputation precedes her. Armed with first-hand experience in contract, permanent, and retained search, she's helped secure talent across all major advertising categories and across media, brand, and ad tech sectors.

• Jim Brown, Founder: Jim is one of the few people in the industry to have extensive, first-hand experience running contingent and retained searches across all media platforms - in addition to each digital media technology as they have emerged (e.g., search, social, ad serving, mobile, video, programmatic, native/branded content formats, data). He has led external hiring initiatives for companies including Business Insider, European Broadcast Exchange, Hearst, Refinery 29, MSN, BBC Worldwide, AOL Platforms/Oath, Bauer Media, Fox Networks, Criteo, Brightroll, spotX, Vice.

Why Choose Us

We're perfectly placed to help the right talent move where they can thrive. Our sweet spot is being placed right in the middle of these groups, with the right relationships across both commercial and operational positions. And in a converging market where transferable skills are at a premium, engaging and securing the very best partnerships is an exacting science. So credibility counts.

At round8, we understand the importance of finding the right talent for your business. Our team is dedicated to providing individuals and businesses with the options and insights they need to make informed, career-enhancing decisions. We're committed to helping you find the best talent to drive your business forward.