Suchet joins The Gate from Steak Media where he worked as marketing director. Prior to that Suchet worked at digital agency i-level, where he held the same role.
Suchet began his advertising career at Saatchi & Saatchi in 1979, working in account management before rising to board director, working on clients including British Airways, Sainsbury, Capital Radio and GUS.
Following this, he was promoted to joint managing director of Saatchi Direct and became non- executive marketing director for the catalogue business Racing Green.
In 1990, Suchet left Saatchi & Saatchi and became a founding partner of integrated agency Nadel, Suchet, Daborn, which was later acquired by Wakefield Group.
Suchet joined the Daily Telegraph in 1995, where he established the newspaper's first sports marketing division and led the team that created Fantasy Football and Fantasy Cricket.
Phillip Hawkins, managing director at The Gate, said: "Peter has an amazing history within the advertising industry and a great track record at some of the most well-known and innovative agencies -- including a great deal of digital experience within his recent roles."
Suchet said: "The Gate has a fantastic heritage and a great list of blue-chip clients, particularly in the finance and charity sectors. It's great to be working with such a well respected agency and I look forward to making a real difference over the months and years to come."