Media agency Carat has created two new client managing director positions within its senior leadership team.Kim James is moving across the Dentsu Aegis Network to lead the Diageo portfolio and Grant Burke has been promoted to handle the Wickes and Debenhams accounts.

James was previously chief client officer for Amplifi, the group's investment division, while Grant has served at Carat for a decade and was formerly group client director.The client MDs have access to talent all across the Dentsu Aegis Network including Carat, iProspect and Amplifi. Each new hire will manage clients on a day-to-day basis to deliver greater agility in the decision-making process.

Jo Sutherland, chief executive officer Carat UK, said: “Both Grant and Kim are best-in-class at understanding client’s challenges, making the complex simple and championing innovative, effective solutions. They are proven leaders and we are delighted to have their expertise at Carat.”