GrowthOps has merged AJF Partnership and PENSO.
Nick Muncaster, who was managing director Melbourne and Sydney at Wunderman Thompson, is the managing director of the new entity.
By bringing AJF and PENSO together, PENSO will expand the agency’s digital, CX and strategy capability, as well as its geographical footprint, building on AJF’s core strengths of creativity and effectiveness.
“The opportunity to join the leadership team at an independent agency I’ve long admired, partner with stellar clients, work with a bunch of talented people that share the same ambition and be part of this next chapter is simply incredible and hard to pass up," says Muncaster.
Muncaster has previously filled senior executive roles at Wunderman Thompson and Ogilvy.
Con Frantzeskos, AJF’s interim managing director, is transitioning to a newly created role, group chief growth & innovation officer.
The restructure follows the merger of Khemistry and GO Digital, as well as the creation of a specialist performance marketing business in the group.
“The changes announced today will help to ensure we continue to meet our clients' evolving needs with world-class services and people across the full spectrum of creative, marketing and digital," says GrowthOps CEO Clint Cooper.
“Over the past six months, the AJF team, led by Con Frantzeskos as the interim MD, has developed a robust three-year strategy that positions the agency as the world’s most sought-after retail and consumer growth partner.
“The merger with PENSO will see AJF’s key sector expertise expand to include tourism and leisure, as well as financial services and insurance. The new entity will offer clients unparalleled marketing expertise to create meaningful moments that move people..
“In the past six months, AJF has also transitioned from being a founder-led business, building and developing a high-performing team of experts bolstered by technology and industry-specific expertise.
“Nick has built a reputation for being an exceptional people-centred leader. And whilst he’s brilliant at partnering with clients and their teams, and highly respected by his staff, it’s also the combination of his strategic smarts and positive energy that mean he’s the right person for the agency.”
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