72andSunny Amsterdam
72andSunny Amsterdam made another exciting announcement this week, appointing Stuart Harkness as its new Executive Creative Director, partnering with Carlo Cavallone. Formerly a Creative Director at Wieden + Kennedy London and Portland, working with brands such as Nike, Honda, Powerade and Facebook; producing Write The Future, St. Wayne and multiple pieces within Honda’s Power of Dreams campaign. Bolstering the existing management team with Nic Owen, Stephanie Feeney and Carlo Cavallone, Stuart will help lead the vision for 72andSunny Amsterdam - driving its commitment to help brands make a positive impact in culture. Stuart will work across the company’s entire portfolio of brands including adidas, Axe, Carlsberg, Google, Samsung and Smirnoff.
72andSunny Amsterdam has appointed Stuart Harkness as its new Executive Creative Director
Harkness said: “72andSunny Amsterdam have done an amazing job assembling a brilliantly diverse bunch of talent and a client list that would turn David Banner green with envy. There’s a palpable energy and the Amsterdam office is poised to do groundbreaking work, in any market. Carlo is also a seriously smart cookie who cares not just about creating provocative ideas but nurturing the people who make them in the process.” Fellow ECD Carlo Cavallone, added: “We are extremely excited to have Stu joining us. He brings a lot of experience to this place, a very unique take on creativity and a dedication to his job that can rival Captain Ahab's. His long track record of amazing work combined with his very tall figure will definitely contribute to him becoming a new point of reference for this company.”
RKCR/Y&R
RKCR/Y&R has signed up youth activist Chris Preddie OBE to work alongside the agency’s planning team. Preddie set up the company Make Dreams Reality (MDR) in order to mentor disadvantaged young people and help them avoid taking the wrong paths in life. In 2012 his work with young people was recognised with an OBE – he is the youngest person to receive the honour. At RKCR/Y&R he will not be a staff member but will act as a consultant working on client projects and agency research projects, such as its Agency Youth Insights project, which will be of benefit to existing and new clients.
RKCR/Y&R has signed up youth activist Chris Preddie OBE to work alongside the agency’s planning team
Ben Kay, CEO at RKCR/Y&R, said: “We look forward to working with Chris and moving forward onto great things considering the wide range of experience he has under his belt, this will definitely be a great venture. His access, insight and talent will also enable us to reach a group of young people who are often missed out by the mainstream.” Preddie himself added: “Giving Rainey Kelly an insight into the mindset of youths was an opportunity I couldn't miss. It will allow us to reach out to a far bigger audience to find right now solutions for right now situations.”
AnalogFolk
Independent creative agency AnalogFolk has appointed former Droga5 head of design Michael Kleinman and UX specialist Robert St Clair to newly created roles. Kleinman has been hired as its first design director while St Clair takes the new position of experience design director. Prior to joining AnalogFolk, Kleinman was head of design at Droga5 Sydney and digital design director at M&C Saatchi/Make. He has also worked for Crispin Porter + Bogusky, Tribal DDB, Razorfish, JWT and has won Cannes Gold and Silver Lions for design. He regularly judges the Webbys which recognises international excellence on the internet, and other design and creative awards. St Clair has over 15 years experience creating digital interactive experiences, working extensively with major cultural institutions in addition to key agency roles including ICD at Spinifex Group, lead interaction designer at Frost, and numerous UX consultancy roles including R/GA, M&C Saatchi and Wunderman.
AnalogFolk has appointed former Droga5 head of design Michael Kleinman and UX specialist Robert St Clair to newly created roles
Matt Robinson, partner and managing director of AnalogFolk Sydney said: “We use digital to make the analog world better and these new roles will build on our capabilities to design experiences that build brands with every interaction. Modern brands are defined by what they do and not necessarily what they say, and in Mike and Rob we have two seasoned designers who understand how to ensure the consumer has the best possible brand experience for the clients we work with.”
Droga5
Marianne Stefanowicz has joined Droga5 as Global Head of Communications, a new role for the agency. As a member of the senior management team, Stefanowicz will develop and lead all communications strategies and activities for their New York, London and Sydney offices. Stefanowicz brings to Droga5 more than 15 years of communications, marketing and leadership experience. Prior to joining Droga5, she spent the last eight years at TBWA\Worldwide, where she also served as Global Head of Communications. In addition to overseeing Droga5’s global corporate communications functions, Stefanowicz will support clients and their respective communication partners, as well as capitalise on opportunities with agency partner, WME|IMG.
Marianne Stefanowicz has joined Droga5 as Global Head of Communications
Global Froga5 CEO, Sarah Thompson, said of the new appointment: “Given our rapid growth and expanding portfolio, Marianne’s extensive global experience, track record and reputation make her the perfect person to help take what we do in communications to the next level. We couldn’t be happier to add her to the Droga5 family.”
Great Guns
Great Guns welcomes the arrival of London-based Head of Sales and Marketing Attilio Gianfrancesco. Attilio has almost 10 years of experience in the English and International advertising industry having started at shots magazine, and worked at SoureEcreative and production company Hotspur&Argyle. Attilio comments: “I am thrilled to join Great Guns at such an exciting time and I am looking forward to promoting the fantastic roster of talent the company has to offer and to create incredible work.” CEO and Founder Laura Gregory, adds: “Attilio completes the final part of our plans in the European market. Alongside his delightful demeanour, his journey to date with the industry's most influential publications, working for the best talent spotters; Lyndy Stout, Danny Edwards and Jamie Madge make him the perfect compliment to me and the team at Great Guns”
Crush+Lab
Boutique media platform and creative agency Crush+Lab fortified its roster this week with the addition of Mike Ferry as Head Of Development. Ferry brings an originative and collaborative spirit to the company's expanding creative lineup, headed by Executive Producer/Director David Solomini, along with EP Alexander Kafi and Creative Director/Producer Paula Tabalipa. Ferry is known as a consummate student of genre, enabling him to effortlessly shift gears and harness the power of story from all angles. His drive to create original and intelligent media is directly in-step with the Crush+Lab ideology.
Crush+Lab fortified its roster this week with the addition of Mike Ferry as Head Of Development
Ferry said: “The most exciting part of Crush+Lab is our mission to elevate whatever genre and medium we are working in, and always ask ‘Why?’ Sometimes our shows are inspirational, other times the goal is to promote change in the world. Trying to tell a story that hasn’t been told before drives everything we do. We want to tell the story that no one else is telling, but that everybody is ready to hear.” Ferry is already putting this crush+lab ethos into action, having recently developed the inspiring 10-episode series @LARGE - Creators at Work for Red Bull Media House. Hosted by Grammy-nominated producer Diplo and directed by Crush+Lab's own David Solomini, each episode delves into the lives and work of contemporary artists from around the world.
OgilvyOne Singapore
OgilvyOne Singapore has announced the appointment of Jason Hill as head of consulting and data analytics. Hill spent the last eight years as Head of Planning at OgilvyOne in Sydney, Australia where he led strategic planning across the business and specialised in data-led communications strategies, CRM and value proposition development. Prior to O&M, Hill was planning director at Rapier UK and also worked at Prudential Assurance as a Market Analyst.
OgilvyOne Singapore has announced the appointment of Jason Hill as head of consulting and data analytics
Fiona Gordon, group chairman of Ogilvy & Mather Singapore, said: “Customer engagement and data-driven marketing are very much on the C-suite agenda and we’re seeing clients investing more in this area than ever before. Jason will be a tremendous asset to the team in Singapore as he has worked for most of our clients, including IBM, for more than five years, and has been part of many award-winning strategies and executions during this time. Hill himself, added: “Data-inspired thinking is increasingly important to many brands as they look to unlock value from within their existing customer base. And here in Asia, with a growing consumer base that’s increasingly using digital to engage with their brands of choice, the ability to interpret and apply data insights is crucial to creating successful communications.”
We Are Social
Global agency We Are Social has appointed advertising and media veteran Suzie Shaw as managing director for Australia. Shaw takes the role following a successful 14-year international career with some of the UK’s leading creative and integrated agencies, including TBWA and Engine. Most recently she held the position CEO of Sydney based agency Host, prior to which she was managing director. Shaw is a strong strategic and creative thinker with extensive comms and marketing experience across a broad range of industry categories including financial services, travel and tourism, FMCG and more. She was a finalist in B&T Mad Week 'Women in Media' Awards, was named one of The Australian's top 50 Women in Media, has been featured in Adnews' 40 under 40, and Adnews' 'Women of Influence', and also sits on The Communications Council board.
We Are Social has appointed advertising and media veteran Suzie Shaw as managing director for Australia
Nathan McDonald, co-founder of We Are Social said: “I’m very excited to welcome Suzie to the global We Are Social leadership team. As socially-led marketing becomes more of a priority for clients everywhere, Suzie’s experience across creative, integrated and digital agencies will accelerate the growth of We Are Social in Australia.” Shaw herself added: “Social is such an exciting space; it's a real growth area and giving rise to new found creativity, so joining the agency that puts social thinking at the centre of their strategic and creative work is a great opportunity. I can't wait to get stuck in.”
DDB EMEA
DDB EMEA has named Ben Priest as Chair of the regional Creative Council, effective immediately. This post will be undertaken in addition to his current role as Founder and Chief Creative Officer at adam&eveDDB. The appointment follows an exceptional year for adam&eveDDB, which won 13 Agency of the Year titles, including awards from Advertising Age, British Arrows, Campaign, Cannes Lions, CLIO (top UK agency), Epica, Eurobest, LIA, Marketing Week, More About Advertising, Shots and The Drum. In addition, the agency took home the IPA Effectiveness Grand Prix for its work on Fosters.
DDB EMEA has named Ben Priest as Chair of the regional Creative Council
DDB Worldwide Chief Creative Officer Amir Kassaei said: “Ben is among the greatest creative leaders in the ad industry. It is amazing to see how adam&eveDDB became the best agency in the world, and I know that Ben can do great things for all our offices in the EMEA region because of his talent, expertise, experience, personality and his values.” Priest added: “The very best thing about joining the DDB family has been the amazing creative people I've gotten to know in different offices. Leading the EMEA Creative Council is a chance to work closely with some of these remarkable people. It's an honour and I jumped at the chance when Amir suggested it.”
Leo Burnett China
Danny Mok, CEO of Leo Burnett China has announced the appointment of Victor Manggunio as chief creative officer. This appointment marks a return to Leo Burnett for Manggunio, who previously spent ten years at the network’s Hong Kong office. In his new role, Manggunio will be based out of Shanghai and has been tasked with the creative leadership of Leo Burnett offices in China across Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou. Speaking about Manggunio’s appointment, Mok said, “One of my top priorities since coming on board has been focused on building a strong management team for Leo Burnett China. Victor’s appointment completes the puzzle for our ‘China Leadership Team’, setting a strong foundation for our ambition to transform Leo Burnett into a leading creative force in China that delivers value for our clients’ businesses.”
