David Monaghan, former Commercial Director at News Ireland, has joined KICK as Managing Director. Monaghan has over 20 years' experience in the marketing and advertising industry having led the commercial division of News Ireland for 12 years, where he joined from Associated Newspapers as head of commercial in 2010. Originally in FMCG, Monaghan previously held a senior lead role with Cadbury Ireland.

KICK are brand and business experts offering clients a wide range of services including, Campaign Strategy and Development, Content Strategy, Brand Identity and Naming, Experiential, and Digital Marketing. Founded in 2008, KICK was started and is led by Neil McKenna.

McKenna, who moves to group CEO, says “I’m delighted to welcome David in the role of Managing Director of KICK. His experience and energy, his strategic outlook and his business network will help drive our business forward as we have ambitious plans for growth in the years ahead.”

David Monaghan further comments, “I am excited to join Neil and the team at KICK. KICK is already a superb business with excellent clients and I look forward to working on the continued development and growth of these clients as well as adding to that strong base. At KICK we are focused on developing client brands, growing their business and ultimately, in helping our clients outsmart their competitors.”