Damiano Di Pietro moves to Perth as GM Wunderman Thompson

By AdNews | 19 July 2022
 
Damiano Di Pietro

Wunderman Thompson Australia has appointed Damiano Di Pietro general manager of its Perth office.

Formerly the group business director at Saatchi & Saatchi based in Melbourne, he led the Toyota account.

Before this, Di Pietro led several flagship accounts across TBWA and Cummins&Partners such as Nissan, Nike, Asahi Premium beverages, Tourism WA and Tennis Australia.

“When I was looking for my next big opportunity, WT Perth stood out immediately," Di Pietro says.

"They have a distinct, consistent and well-packaged strategic IP that’s a clear point of difference. Beyond their business acumen, the importance of people and culture was a real drawcard, something you just can’t manufacture. I’m excited to bring my experience and ways of working to WT and help take them, along with their already talented team, from strength-to-strength."

Gavin Bain, MD at Wunderman Thompson Perth: “Damo brings his experience leading one of the biggest brands and accounts in Australia to share with the team here in Perth.

"His drive to really understand our culture and the strategic platform we are delivering nationally really stood out in the process. The team all agreed that he is the perfect choice for us.”

The appointment of Di Pietro further accelerates Wunderman Thompson’s evolution in Australia as a purpose-led creative consultancy and positions him alongside recent hire Annabelle Barnum as GM in Sydney and Paulina Embart who was promoted to GM in Melbourne earlier this year.

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