Akcelo has appointed Simon McCrudden partner of group brand strategy, based in the Melbourne office.
The former chief strategy officer of Hero/McCann, has also held executive planning director and chief strategy officer roles at BMF, McCann Worldgroup and JWT. Prior to moving to Australia, he held a senior strategy position at Wieden + Kennedy London.
Working alongside Dave Di Veroli, chief strategy officer and partner, and Jon Kenyon, Melbourne managing partner, McCrudden will oversee brand strategy, research and effectiveness for Akcelo’s portfolio of Australian and global clients across its network of offices in Sydney, Melbourne and North America.
Di Veroli said: “Having Simon join the team helps round out Akcelo’s strategic firepower across CX, communications and brand planning. Blending his deep brand smarts with Akcelo’s innovative model, whilst also focusing on research and effectiveness, will only boost our team’s ability to deliver powerful brand experiences for our clients."
McCrudden said: “Having the chance to join Aden, Dave, Jon and the rest of the team was too good to pass up. Of every agency out there at the moment, I feel that Akcelo offers something truly unique, and an environment where I can continue to learn and grow. The scope and quality of their offer is second to none, and I look forward to helping them continue to redefine what marketers can expect their agency partners to deliver for them.”
Aden Hepburn, CEO at Akcelo, said: “Akcelo creates distinctive and holistic experiences that deliver outsized growth and impact and Simon’s extensive global and local experience at leading agencies, together with his creative drive, further boosts our ability to advance great outcomes for our clients.”
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