{"id":66214,"date":"2024-09-13T13:47:37","date_gmt":"2024-09-13T11:47:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.makingscience.com\/?p=66214"},"modified":"2024-09-13T13:47:37","modified_gmt":"2024-09-13T11:47:37","slug":"making-science-appoints-marcus-cooper-as-business-director-uk-amidst-strategic-expansion-fuelled-by-sopef-funding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.makingscience.com\/en\/blog\/making-science-appoints-marcus-cooper-as-business-director-uk-amidst-strategic-expansion-fuelled-by-sopef-funding\/","title":{"rendered":"Making Science Appoints Marcus Cooper as Business Director, UK, Amidst Strategic Expansion Fuelled by SOPEF Funding"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>London, September 11 2024:<\/strong> Making Science, a leading digital acceleration company specialising in data, artificial intelligence and proprietary ad tech technologies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Marcus Cooper as the New Business Director, UK. The appointment comes at a pivotal time for the company, following the recent announcement of up to \u20ac40 million in investment from the SOPEF fund, underscoring Making Science\u2019s determination to accelerate its growth and enhance its service offerings.<\/p>\n<p>In this role, Cooper will oversee the company&#8217;s commercial strategy, consolidate strategic partnerships, drive revenue goals, and identify growth opportunities in the UK region. With an extensive background in sales and business development, he brings over 18 years of experience in scaling businesses and leading high-performance teams in the digital and technology sectors.<\/p>\n<p>The recent SOPEF funding will be directed towards expanding Making Science\u2019s subsidiary, Making Science Marketing &amp; AdTech, enabling the company to deliver even greater value to its clients and continue the development of its proprietary technologies.<\/p>\n<p>Commenting on the announcement, Jos\u00e9 Antonio Mart\u00ednez Aguilar, CEO of Making Science, said, \u201cThe combined expertise of Marcus Cooper marks a new chapter in Making Science\u2019s growth journey. With SOPEF\u2019s substantial investment backing, we are well-positioned to expand our footprint and enhance our service offerings to clients worldwide. We are thrilled to have Marcus onboard to bring our commercial success in the UK to new heights.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Cooper, who will be based in London, echoed the enthusiastic sentiment: \u2018\u2019It is an exciting time to be part of a company that is at the forefront of digital innovation. I am eager to work alongside a high-performing team and contribute to Making Science&#8217;s mission of helping businesses navigate and thrive in an increasingly digital world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Cooper\u2019s appointment coincides with the addition of Jos\u00e9 Luis Pulp\u00f3n as Managing Director for Making Science, Spain. A former Google executive, Pulp\u00f3n brings long-standing expertise in the digital space, particularly in digital marketing and ad technology. His leadership is expected to bolster Making Science\u2019s expansion across Europe.<\/p>\n<p>These appointments further signal Making Science\u2019s commitment to reinforcing its leadership team with seasoned professionals who can drive profitability and innovation. As the company continues to broaden its global footprint, these strategic hires will play a vital role in delivering on Making Science\u2019s promise of cutting-edge digital transformation solutions for clients across industries.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Making Science<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Making Science is a digital acceleration company that currently has more than 1,200 employees and a presence and technological development in 15 markets: Spain, Portugal, Mexico, Colombia, France, Italy, UK, Ireland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Germany, Georgia and USA. As a consulting partner of Local Planet, the world&#8217;s largest network of independent media agencies, Making Science offers digital marketing, Adtech and Martech, cloud technologies and software, and cybersecurity services globally, through delivery hubs that drive job creation and the availability of highly skilled technology talent.<\/p>\n<p>Making Science is composed of 4 business lines: the Global Digital Agency with Technology, with 360 digital advertising services that integrate strategic planning, creative, data and technology; the Cloud, Software and Cybersecurity business, with cloud-based solutions that deploy data intelligence and a specialised cybersecurity team; the Artificial Intelligence and SaaS division, with more than 400 engineers and data scientists for the development of platforms and digital solutions with AI technology applied to marketing; and the Making Science Investment area, with Ventis and TMQ, as a line of business diversification and implementation of the capabilities of all areas of Making Science.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, the company participates in various ESG initiatives, including the Climate Pledge, the United Nations Global Compact and the Pledge1% initiative, supporting non-profit organisations in its community with a strong commitment to making a positive impact on the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>London, September 11 2024: Making Science, a leading digital acceleration company specialising in data, artificial intelligence and proprietary ad tech technologies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Marcus Cooper as the New Business Director, UK. 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