Handscomb, who is currently group business development manager for Haymarket Publishing, returns to IPC after a 15-month gap. He previously held the role of group ad manager at IPC Innovator.
Handscomb will report to Neil Perkin, ad director for marketing and strategy, when he rejoins the company on July 18. IPC Innovator recently became part of a dedicated creative solutions division.
Caroline McDevitt, group advertising director, said: "I'm delighted to appoint Dan to this important role within IPC group advertising. He is a highly talented and extremely enthusiastic sales person who is well networked throughout the agency world."
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