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Top 10 Hires of the Week

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The Partners

Brand consultancy The Partners, has appointed award-winning creative director Peter Henshaw as leader of creative for the agency’s Health Team. Peter will lead global relationships with Novo Nordisk, AstraZeneca, The International Aids Society among others. With 20 years of experience in branding and advertising specialising in behaviour change, Peter, who most recently worked as a creative director at InVentiv Europe, has led a wealth of global projects, advising government departments, pharmaceutical companies and the food and drinks industry on healthcare communications. He also has broad industry experience spanning branding, advertising, pure digital production and social media strategy. Peter is also a judge of international creativity and advertising, and has been on the Grand Jury of Cannes Lions and New York Festivals.

The Partners has appointed award-winning creative director Peter Henshaw as leader of creative for the agency’s Health Team

Margaret Wolhuter, managing director at The Partners Health, said: “As the pharma and health industry becomes more competitive and faces increasing challenges, we believe brand and creativity has the power to play a bigger role than it currently does. I am confident that Peter has the insight, creativity and expertise needed to be a key driver in growing our client’s brands, helping build the lasting emotional connections with people that ultimately drive changes in behaviour” Henshaw adds: “Over the past 30 years The Partners have created a phenomenal reputation for creative and strategic excellence. That is the foundation from which the Partners Health has been built. I am privileged to be joining such an amazing team, and am looking forward to helping shape the agency, developing ground-breaking work and making a real difference in the industry.”

 

TBWA

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TBWA Worldwide has announced the appointment of renowned creative director Chris Garbutt as its new Global Creative President. No stranger to the TBWA network, Garbutt started his career at TBWA\Hunt\Lascaris in South Africa before moving to TBWA\Paris to become its Executive Creative Director, where he produced some of the agency's most celebrated work for Nissan, Absolut, PlayStation, Canderel and Pedigree. In his new role, Garbutt will oversee the creative direction for TBWA's hallmark global clients including Nissan, McDonalds, Adidas, Pernod Ricard, and more, while also partnering with newly-appointed CEO Rob Schwartz to helm the network's flagship New York office in the role of Chief Creative Officer. Garbutt, who joins TBWA from Ogilvy & Mather East in New York, where he served as CCO, will report to CEO Troy Ruhanen and to Worldwide Creative Director, John Hunt.

TBWA Worldwide has announced Chris Garbutt as its new Global Creative President

Ruhanen said: “Our client partners want and deserve the very best minds on their business, and our people throughout the network want to be inspired everyday by creative leaders who are keen on making the unreal real. Chris is one such leader, and not having him wasn't an option in my book - he is one of ours. The richness and volume of his work speaks for itself, and his leadership and thinking will ensure TBWA remains The Disruption Company.” Garbutt added: “TBWA is an iconic brand, and the best work they do always sets the bar for others to follow. Today, brands need disruptive, world changing and transformative ideas more than ever. I believe with the talent and commitment of the teams across the global network, we can truly achieve greatness for our clients. I am so excited to join a band of creative mavericks with a burning ambition to rewrite the rules. When a culture is as aligned and motivated as TBWA, anything's possible.”

 

Droga5 New York

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Droga5 New York has announced that Matt Ian will be joining the New York headquarters as a group creative director in August. Ian is currently completing a two-year tenure as ECD at TBWA\Chiat\Day, New York and prior to joining TBWA, he held posts at Deutsch LA; Crispin, Porter + Bogusky; BBH; and Ogilvy & Mather, New York. Droga5 recently earned 25 Cannes Lions, including a Cyber Grand Prix for Under Armour’s “I Will What I Want” campaign featuring Gisele Bündchen. The agency was also named this year’s Independent Agency of the Year at both the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and the North American Effies, as well as winning Agency of the Year at the One Show.

Droga5 New York has announced that Matt Ian will be joining the New York headquarters as a group creative director

Droga5’s CCO Ted Royer, said: “Over the past year, Droga5 has experienced exponential growth. We are always looking to add great talent to the team to continue this momentum. We are are thrilled to welcome Matt to the agency and look forward to seeing him in action.” Ian added: “I’ve always admired Droga5’s strong creative pedigree and diversity of client experience. Overall, the agency has produced some of the most influential work in the business, and if you can't beat em, join ‘em.”

 

SapientNitro

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SapientNitro strengthens its hiring team by bringing on board Silva Robertson as the agency’s hiring lead for Asia Pacific. This marks the innovation agency’s commitment to investing in its talent and the growth of its people, particularly in Asia Pacific. 
In her role at SapientNitro, she will build and sustain a valued hiring team, attracting talent, both young and experienced across the agency’s regional offices in Australia, China, Hong Kong and Singapore. She will report directly into the Global Director of Hiring, Kristina Shedd. Prior to joining the agency, Robertson was the Managing Director at Nakama Singapore, a London-based creative recruitment agency. There, she ran and built up the business and team over two and a half years.


SapientNitro announced Silva Robertson as the agency’s hiring lead for Asia Pacific

Shedd said: “We are excited to have Silva Robertson join our SapientNitro Global Leadership Talent Acquisition team. Her knowledge of the APAC market, combined with her deep expertise in recruiting and sourcing talent, will strengthen our position to attract and hire the best talent.” Robertson added: “SapientNitro is one of the few rare organisations that heavily invests in bringing together a dynamic pool of people and empowering them to make an impact within the Global organisation. I’m excited to be joining the APAC people team to help facilitate and drive this unique and diverse culture.”

 

M&C Saatchi Sydney

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M&C Saatchi has appointed highly regarded retail marketing specialist Howard Spreadbury to head of retail.

 Widely considered one of the most innovative retail specialists in the market, Spreadbury has had a long career meshing data and technology with in-store environments for brilliant results.

 Previous to DDB Shop he had lengthy stints as head of brand alliance for Westfield UK and business development manager at Westfield Australia. 



M&C Saatchi has appointed Howard Spreadbury to head of retail

M&C Saatchi Australia CEO Jaimes Leggett, said: “Howard’s experience and blended skill set are best in market and there is no one better to head our retail proposition.

“His record speaks for itself. He has a vision for how tech, online, mobile and data intersect with physical retail environments and has the skills to bring that to life in a compelling way for brands and their customers. We are thrilled to have him on board.”

 Spreadbury added: “M&C Saatchi has a great vision for where they want to be and amazing momentum to get there, so it’s really exciting to be part of that.

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Red Engine

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Digital creative and content marketing specialist Red Engine has hired Jason Westerman from The Farm Digital as client services director. 

Prior to The Farm Digital, he was general manager at Gorilla Communications working on brands including Samsung, Qatar Airlines, Barnardos, Quilton, ILVE and Proton Cars. 

His appointment comes after Telstra engaged the agency earlier this year and its contract with Commonwealth Bank was renewed for an additional two years. Westerman will work across all of Red Engine’s clients including Telstra, Commonwealth Bank, Metcash, Cordell, Masterpet, Jalna and Kimberly-Clark.

Red Engine has hired Jason Westerman from The Farm Digital as client services director

Julian Townley, CEO at Red Engine said: “Jason’s background is exactly what we were looking for as the agency continues to grow and some of Australia’s biggest brands trust us to develop their content marketing. His strategic thinking and creative vision make him an ideal person to lead and deepen our client relationships.” 

Westerman added: “Content marketing agencies are springing up all the time, but most fail to offer the strategic and creative capability needed to deliver consistent results for clients. Red Engine’s approach is unique and I’m excited to be on the team.” 



 

Cut+Run

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Cut+Run has announced the arrival of executive producer Kayt Hall to their London HQ. Joining the ranks of already established personnel, Kayt carries with her extensive experience from all sectors of the industry. Kayt joins Cut+Run having established herself in all areas of post-production, producing at some of London’s top sound, VFX and edit houses - giving her a deep understanding the producing creative work from start to finish. With her abundance of industry experience and infectious sense of humour, Cut+Run is delighted to welcome Kayt Hall to its London offices from July 2015.

Cut+Run has announced the arrival of executive producer Kayt Hall to their London HQ

Cut+Run’s managing director Toby Abbott, said: “I'm extremely pleased to welcome Kayt to the Cut+Run team. Her wealth of industry knowledge will be a huge asset to the company and I’m very much looking forward to working closely with her to push the company forward.” Hall added: “I’m thrilled to have joined Cut+Run as their Executive Producer and to have the opportunity of working with such a talented bunch of people. Cut+Run have always been on my radar for the fantastic quality of work they produce and I’m delighted to now be part of their team.”

 

Publicis Groupe

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Publicis Groupe has announced that Arthur Sadoun, president of Publicis Worldwide will take on the direct supervision of the MSLGROUP. Olivier Fleurot will also join the Groupe's holding as Senior Vice President. In this new role, Olivier will head communications, corporate social responsibility (CSR), real estate, insurance and cross-disciplinary programs such as Altaïr. He will be joining on September 1st, in order to secure a smooth transition.

Arthur Sadoun, president of Publicis Worldwide will take on the direct supervision of the MSLGROUP

Maurice Lévy, Chairman & CEO of Publicis Groupe, said: “This announcement is in line with our strategy for transformation, integration and simplification of our structures. I am convinced that this operation will allow us to improve our service offering for our clients thanks to further integration and that it will be beneficial for all of the Groupe’s networks. This grand plan is within easy reach, first because Publicis Worldwide made outstanding progress in its own transformation journey. This alignment is not at all about merging MSLGROUP with Publicis Worldwide. Both entities will report to Arthur Sadoun who will leverage MSLGROUP’s skills to develop a new integrated approach. All this to the benefit of our clients and the stronger growth of the Groupe.”

 

INNOCEAN USA

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INNOCEAN Worldwide has announced the appointment of Steve Jun as its new CEO in the US. Jun replaces Tony Kim, who has served six years in the U.S. and will be returning to INNOCEAN’s headquarters in Seoul, Korea. Jun was most recently CEO of INNOCEAN’s European operations and brings over 25 years of marketing and communications experience to the US agency. He will focus on INNOCEAN’s mission to provide its best thinking and exceptional support to the highly contested US market for its roster of clients which include Hyundai Motor America, Kia Motors America, NRG Energy and Footjoy.

INNOCEAN Worldwide has announced the appointment of Steve Jun as its new CEO

Jun said: “IWA is a young, ambitious agency at a crucial point in time. IWA’s success comes about as a result of a solid foundation, work ethic and the ambition to carefully extend our capabilities and creative output into new vistas as opportunities allow. We have a group of very talented individuals along with an unusual amount of experience in highly competitive categories. Going forward, our determination along with hard work and dedication to our clients, favour our growth.”

 

Fitzgerald & Co

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Fitzgerald & Co has announced the appointment of David Matathia as chief strategy officer. Matathia most recently served as director of marketing communications for Hyundai Motor America leading the company’s advertising, paid media and social media strategies. Matathia started his career at TBWA\Chiat\Day Amsterdam as a strategic planner on Nissan. He worked on the integrated brand team during the AOL Time Warner merger and worked in the Hispanic market with Univision to help oversee their first-ever branding effort to the U.S. Hispanic consumer.

Fitzgerald & Co has announced the appointment of David Matathia as chief strategy officer

CEO Matt Woehrmann, said: “We have a growing client list and, under Noel Cottrell (Chief Creative Officer) dynamic, talked-about creative work. David adds outstanding strategy credentials to our team. We are excited to have him in Atlanta as a partner to Noel and me to help drive great product across our creative and media offerings.” Matathia added: “There is infectious and irresistible energy and momentum at the agency. I’m looking forward to being part of Fitzgerald and the growing creative culture in Atlanta.”

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