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Tags: Simon Ryan Foxcatcher Dentsu indie agencies RyanCap programmatic

Former Dentsu CEO Simon Ryan has bolstered the ranks of his tech and data agency Foxcatcher, appointing ex-Dentsu exec Varun John as Head of Trading.

What you need to know:

Simon Ryan's tech and data agency Foxcatcher has appointed its first head of trading.
Varun John takes on the role and becomes the latest executive to join from Ryan's former employer Dentsu.

Former Dentsu programmatic specialist Varun John has been hired as Head of Trading at RyanCap data and marketing agency, Foxcatcher. He's the latest former colleague convinced by Simon Ryan to join his indie start-up..

Foxcatcher launched last year alongside Ryval Media as part of the ex-Dentsu Australia CEO's play to create a new independent group structure.

John will develop the company's programmatic capabilities and manage data and insight-led solutions for clients and partners, utilising his experience in digital and technology integration.

He will also be responsible for managing relationships with Foxcatcher's publisher and DSP platforms, working with Andrew Molan, the Head of Product & Solutions, for ensuring connectivity across the Foxcatcher stack.

"Varun joins the team to lead our strategic execution of digital media and bring to life the Foxcatcher vision of simplicity in data and technology," said Foxcatcher MD David Gaskill. "He will provide invaluable counsel as the programmatic landscape evolves through 2021."