It's hard to keep up with all the latest moves across media, marketing and advertising, so we've made a list. Check out some of the biggest moves this week.
Justin Hind’s new agency is REUNION
Justin Hind, after exiting his role as CHEP Network chief executive officer in February, has revealed his new agency, REUNION. His co-founder and CEO is Stephen Knowles. Completing the team is his wife Dominique Hind, as managing partner of people and operations. The agency says describes themselves as a data centric, audience first agency.
Imagination appoints Alistair Wilson MD Melbourne
Experience design company, Imagination, has appointed Alistair Wilson to the newly created role of managing director, Melbourne - rejoining the office that he helped establish more than 12 years ago. He will report to Antony Gowthorp, MD of Imagination Australia.
Accenture Song appoints Fabio Buresti design lead
Fabio Buresti has been appointed design lead at Accenture Song working across ANZ. Buresti has more than a decade of experience helping clients tackle complex challenges from his time spent as managing director of Accenture Interactive (now Song), and as chief strategy officer and partner of The Monkeys.
M&C Saatchi CFO steps down after 15 Years
Jeff Krug, the chief financial officer (CFO) of M&C Saatchi Australia is stepping down after 15 years to pursue new opportunities. He is currently exploring opportunities across a number of boards. Krug was instrumental in a number of key acquisitions, including notably Bohemia in 2017.
iProspect nabs Havas' Nick Kavanagh
Digital-first agency iProspect, a dentsu company, has appointed Nick Kavanagh chief strategy officer. He replaces Sam Cousins who left the dentsu group after 16 years to be The Media Store's chief strategy officer. Kavanagh joins from Havas Media Australia where he was chief strategy officer for the past year. Before that he worked across the UK and Australia.
Bastion Digital bolsters CX and UX leadership
Bastion Digital, the brand experience, CX and technology transformation arm of Bastion, has appointed Angela Jennings to director – experience design and Aaron De Netto to UX/UI lead. Bastion Digital MD, Tim den Braber, said the business has had great momentum since hitting the ground running in the new year.
Are Media invests in content verticals with GM hires
Are Media has appointment two general managers as part of the company’s strategy to invest in content verticals to become Australia’s leading omnichannel content commerce media company for women. Susan Armstrong becomes GM – entertainment and Nicky Briger GM - fashion and beauty.
L’Oréal names Georgia Hack chief digital marketing officer
L’Oréal has appointed Georgia Hack chief digital marketing officer. Hack boasts more than18 years’ of experience across all marketing disciplines including marketing strategy, brand building, customer research and insights, media planning and buying, e-commerce, digital and growth marketing, public relations, creative direction and content, customer experience and CRM/loyalty strategies.
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