Lukas Temple and Phil McDonald.
Full-service independent agency BCM Media and Creative has appointed Lukas Temple managing director.
In the newly created role, Temple will oversee client growth and operations, including media buying and planning, creative campaign development, digital strategy and branding.
Current managing director Phil McDonald will move into the BCM Group CEO role.
"While many in our category are cutting senior roles, we are doing the opposite and investing in market leading talent," said McDonald.
"Lukas brings senior strategy, data and media smarts to the BCM Group at both a client and media agency management level. As a past CMO, he knows the challenges that marketers are facing and how to help overcome them."
Temple brings 20 years of media and creative industry experience. Before joining BCM, he was head of strategy and creative at independent agency Cogency, integrating multidisciplinary marketing services while managing creative teams across three locations.
He has also worked as chief brand officer at Youi Insurance, and held account and communications director roles at Ikon, UM and Starcom.
"The concentration of talent and experience within BCM Group has blown me away," said Temple.
"It's a team I wouldn't define simply by its services, but by its impressive track record of effectiveness.
“The constant fragmentation of marketing solutions and value is a real challenge for brands and marketers. BCM Group is clearly solving that challenge with its clients, and I'm delighted to be part of delivering such a valuable solution."
The appointment follows a growth year for BCM, with client wins including Messi Fragrances, Apollo Motorhomes, Queensland Police Service and the Queensland Fire Department.
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