Tony Stratton retires after 38 years at CPM
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Tony Stratton, chairman of sales development agency CPM, is to retire from the company at the end of 2013, after 38 years with the business. He joined CPM in 1975, was made a director in 1980, became managing director in 1987, CEO in 1991 and chairman and CEO in 1995. Stepping down from his executive role in 2003, he has remained as the company’s chairman, providing advice and counsel to the senior team and engaging with clients as part of CPM’s industry leading client audit programme.
During his time at CPM, Stratton has seen the company grow from a UK based field marketing agency, employing 250 people to a global sales development business employing 26,000 people, active in 33 countries and with a client list that includes many of the world’s most famous brands.
Stratton said: “I’m exceptionally proud of CPM and what we have achieved on behalf of our clients, our people and our shareholder. Whilst there have been many challenges to face and barriers to overcome, I’ve enjoyed almost every minute of my CPM life and have been incredibly fortunate to have worked alongside many talented individuals who have ensured that we always remained in the vanguard of our industry”.
Current CPM CEO, Tom Preece, says “Tony has played a vital role in the development of CPM, over many years. In order to ensure that we do not lose him completely, he will become Chairman Emeritus from January 2014.”
Stratton will continue his involvement with a number of other organisations and becomes High Sheriff of Oxfordshire in April 2014.
