Colin founded KLP Group in 1970, which became a global marketing services organisation. In 1990 KLP Group was acquired by the French advertising group RSCG and Colin was appointed to the board as President - Marketing Services Worldwide and Chairman of its UK operations. He was appointed Chief Executive of the Direct Marketing Association (UK), becoming President in 1999. Under his leadership the DMA grew to be the largest trade association in its sector in Europe. He jointly founded the International Federation of Direct Marketing Associations, representing DMA's globally and was appointed the organisations first President. At the same time he was appointed Vice President of the Federation of Direct Marketing (FEDMA) the European representative body for direct marketing. |