Partners Andrews Aldrige has appointed Erminia Blackden as strategy director, joining from Wunderman.
Blackden will report to a new planning partner, yet to be appointed, and brings experience from the FMCG, automotive and retail sectors. At Wunderman Blackden led the Ford account and served as planning director at CMW prior to that for three years, leading the company's Peugeot business.
CEO of Partners Andrews Aldridge, Martin Nieri, said: "Partners' strong planning department will be bolstered with this appointment.
"As our clients demand an understanding of their business and how we can take it further, Erminia's talent and experience is a great asset."
Blackden has also previously worked at Draftfcb and research agency Mesh.