EssenceMediacom Sydney has appointed Amy Jost and Hannah Partner as client managing partners.
Jost will be responsible for building EssenceMediacom’s partnership with KFC by immersing deeper within their business to set strategic goals and drive business growth for their brand.
With over 18 years’ experience in the media industry across multiple markets, Jost most recently led global intelligence and comms strategy for Global PepsiCo in New York.
Partner joins as client managing partner across NBC Universal, Warner Bros and PlayStation.
Partner has held senior roles across many global brands including Nestle, Coca-Cola and ING, plus more performance focussed brands, including Mailchimp, QuickBooks and Airtasker. She joins EssenceMediacom from her most recent role at IPG’s UM.
Jost said she's incredibly thrilled to have joined the EssenceMediacom team.
"Everyone has shown such passion and commitment to the craft of client leadership and building a breakthrough agency," she said.
"KFC have already been wonderful partners to work with. It’s a fast paced and innovative account and I can’t wait to work with them on what’s next.”
Partner said she's excited to be joining EssenceMediacom at such a pivotal time for the business.
"I'm passionate about delivering breakthrough thinking and fostering great relationships with our clients," she said.
"The breakthrough proposition allows for innovation, creativity and a platform for our people to grow and be proud of what they do.”
Jost and Partner will report into Stevie Douglas-Neal, MD of EssenceMediacom, Sydney.
Douglas-Neal she is delighted to have client leadership of the calibre of Jost and Partner joining the business to expand its client partnership capability.
"We are building an exciting new proposition at EssenceMediacom, and both Amy and Hannah have the skills, the energy and the passion for clients and people to help the Sydney agency deliver on our ambitions," she said.
Both Jost and Partner also join EssenceMediacom’s Sydney Leadership Team as part of their new roles.
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