Topher Jones and Louise Rutherford.
M+C Saatchi has made two senior leadership appointments to strengthen client service operations.
Topher Jones joins the national leadership team in the newly-created client experience director role based in Sydney, while Louise Rutherford moves into the Melbourne office as client partner.
Jones will integrate client services and specialist expertise across Sydney and Melbourne with accountability for client services success.
He joins from Droga5 Sydney where he led the business management team, bringing 17 years of experience working on brands including Westpac, Suntory, Meat & Livestock Australia and British Airways across agencies including TEQUILA, Agency.com, AMV BBDO and DDB.
Rutherford will focus on driving results for clients and delivering a growth-focused strategy as the agency strengthens its Melbourne capabilities.
She joins from Thinkerbell, where she led GWM and Bupa in a group business director role. Her 14-year career includes roles with TBWA\Australia, The Monkeys and Grey London working on brands including Vodafone UK, HSBC Global, Nissan and Australia Post.
"These appointments reinforce our focus on bringing in exceptional leadership to deliver meaningful impact for our clients," said M+C Saatchi ANZ managing director Tanya Vragalis.
“Topher and Louise have a deep level of experience, strong leadership, and a shared commitment to building best-in-class client partnerships. They are also exceptional humans."
Jones said he is a firm believer that deep partnerships lead to heightened results -- creatively, commercially and culturally.
“M+C Saatchi has an incredible legacy of creating enduring brand platforms and long-term client relationships," Jones said.
Rutherford said she was grateful to join the Melbourne leadership team.
"M+C Saatchi has an incredible resume, partnering with clients to create enduring and effective brand platforms. I'm grateful to have joined the Melbourne leadership team at such an exciting time," she said.
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