Fran Clayton is joining Ogilvy Network ANZ as its new chief strategy officer.
Starting at Ogilvy in July, Clayton will be based in Sydney, but work closely with strategy teams in all Ogilvy offices including New Zealand. She’ll also work side by side with Ogilvy Network ANZ chief creative officer Toby Talbot, and former Ogilvy Network ANZ CSO Toby Harrison, who became Ogilvy Network ANZ’s consulting, growth and innovation lead several months ago.
Most recently chief strategy officer at DDB Sydney, Clayton brings more than 23 years’ experience to the role, having held a range of other senior posts at agencies including McCann, Publicis Mojo and Saatchi & Saatchi. She is also on the board of directors for the Advertising Council of Australia.
Ogilvy Network ANZ CEO Sally Kissane said the agency is thrilled to have Fran join to lead its strategy team across both the Australian and New Zealand offices.
"Not only is she incredible at what she does, she is an exceptional leader, and a wonderful human," she said.
"We can’t wait for her to get started.”
Clayton said this is a strategy leader’s dream; an agency with a culture of creative effectiveness, an incredible line up of talent and a roster of clients that includes some of the world’s best marketers.
"But the thing that excites me most is the ambition of Ogilvy ANZ’s leadership," she said.
"I’m thrilled to be joining Sally and Toby and can’t wait to get stuck in with the teams across Australia and New Zealand.”
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