Ocean Outdoor has announced two senior leadership appointments. As part of its growth plans across seven European markets, the DooH media group promotes Nick Shaw and Tim Hall to new roles.
DooH: Ocean Outdoor Announces Leadership Changes
Nick Shaw, currently Chief Commercial Officer for the UK, will become CEO of Ocean Outdoor UK from 1 January 2026. He succeeds Phil Hall, who has been promoted to Group Chief Operating Officer.
Shaw joined Ocean in 2010 as Agency Sales Director and has held several senior roles, including Sales Director, Chief Revenue Officer, and most recently Chief Commercial Officer.
Hall joined the company in 2019 as Joint Managing Director, later becoming UK CEO in 2023 and Group Chief Commercial Officer in 2025. In his new position as Group COO, he will oversee operations and commercial relationships across all markets.
Focus on strategic alignment during continued Europe expansion
Ocean Outdoor Group CEO Stephen Joseph said the appointments strengthen the company’s leadership as it continues to expand across Europe.
“Nick’s promotion reflects his commitment to driving organic growth across the UK business,” Joseph said. “Phil will now focus full time on his new Group role, building on commercial relationships and delivering on our strategic goals.”
Commenting on his new role, Hall said: “Ocean is a business with a clear vision, strong partnerships, and a fantastic team. It’s a privilege to become Group COO as we enter an exciting phase of growth.”
Shaw added: “Ocean has evolved significantly over the past 16 years, with more premium locations, award-winning creative work, and advanced technology. I’m looking forward to leading the UK business into its next stage of development.”
