Social Media Monitoring company Brandwatch hire Bryan Tookey from Ask Jeeves
Based with Brandwatch in Brighton, 35 year old Tookey, will be responsible for managing the smooth growth of Brandwatch. Commenting on his appointment, Bryan said: “I can’t think of a more exciting role than helping organisations and individuals figure out and react to what people are saying about them in social media. I have watched Brandwatch set itself apart from its competitors by providing the best realtime coverage of the social web, the cleanest data and the finest support. I am proud to be joining this team and look forward to building on their already successful model.”
Giles Palmer, CEO of Brandwatch, comments: “We’re delighted to have Bryan join Brandwatch. With his extensive search expertise and tremendous organisational talent, he will be a great leader for Brandwatch as we look to grow as quickly and as smoothly as possible.”
With the appointment of such a high-profile person to their finance department I wonder what they are up to?