Amnesia Razorfish has snapped up R/GA New York creative director Christian Behrendt as executive creative director.
At R/GA, Behrendt worked with brands including Google, MasterCard, Nike and McCormick. He was part of the Cannes Titanium Grand Prix-winning team responsible for the Best Buy 'Twelpforce' campaign and was among AdWeek's top 10 Creative Minds in Digital in 2011.
He has also done a stint at Crispin, Porter + Bogusky.
Amnesia Razorfish managing director Doug Chapman said: “Christian is one of the world's leading creative digital minds and his groundbreaking work fits perfectly with our strategic shift towards a truly global focus.”
Behrendt said: “I'm elated to join Australia's most award full service digital agency and work on a great client portfolio that includes iconic Australian brands. The global focus by the agency is one I look forward to being a part of.”
Amnesia co-founder Iain McDonald was previously executive creative director before he was promoted to chief creative officer.
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