Bench Media promotes Jessica Torstensson to growth GM

Bench Media has promoted Jessica Torstensson to general manager – growth, expanding her remit less than a year after she joined the independent media agency.

Torstensson joined Bench as client growth director in November 2025 and will now take broader responsibility for its growth strategy, spanning client strategy, senior partnerships, new business and the agency's market presence. OG FINAL Bench Media promotes J…

She brings more than 20 years' experience across media and marketing, including senior roles at Atomic 212°, CHEP and OMD.

Bench CEO and co-founder Ori Gold said Torstensson had already made a significant impact on the agency.

“Jess has made a real impact on the way we approach client strategy. She challenges our thinking, brings a clearer understanding of our clients' businesses and helps turn that into stronger recommendations,” Gold said.

The promotion follows a period of growth for Bench, including wins for Hisense and Prospa across ANZ and an expansion of its Bikes Online remit into the US. Torstensson also led development of Bench Lens, the agency's research and audience intelligence offering. OG FINAL Bench Media promotes J…

The appointment is effective immediately.