Adam Wise and Angus Mullane are leaving Jack Nimble, the creative agency and production house they formed in 2017.
The pair are tight lipped about their next move.
The agency, now owned by independent digital agency Sparro, will be run by James McInnes and Hayley Olsson.
They will work closely with Sparro co-founders, Morris and Cam Bryant.
James McInnes, who has been with Jack Nimble for four years, will step into the role of managing partner. Hayley Olsson, who has been with the agency for six years, has been promoted to executiveproducer.
McInnes and Olsson will be supported by Group General Manager, Hannah Jones, who will continue leading Jack Nimble and Sparro’s people and operations functions.
Angus Mullane said building Jack Nimble has been one of the most rewarding journeys of his life.
“We’ve poured our hearts into creating something special, and after seven years, we feel it’s the right time to take a break and let the next generation of Nimblers like James and Hayley thrive.”
Adam Wise said the pair were proud of the niche they found in the market.
“Staying true to that and nding amazing people, supportive partners like Sparro, and like-minded clients who believe in it as much as we do has been the key to our continued success.
“There’s still so much more to come from Jack Nimble, and we’re condent we’re leaving the business in very safe hands.”
Jack Nimble was acquired by Sparro in 2021, and in that period the agency has grown from a team of eight to more than 30 with a client list consisting of the likes of American Express, Spotify, Netix, LinkedIn, eBay, Bond University, ASICS and The Leukaemia Foundation
The agency won AdNews Small Agency of the Year (2020, 2022) and AdNews Content Agency of the Year (2021, 2022).
Cameron Bryant, co-founder of Sparro, is optimistic the next phase of Jack Nimble’s journey.
“We’re grateful to Adam and Angus for the incredible business they’ve worked hard to build. Morris and I look forward to seeing Jack Nimble grow in its next phase under James’ leadership and we’re glad that Sparro can be the solid foundation on which the agency can continue to grow.
“Jack Nimble’s unique blend of social-rst creative and production capabilities are genuinely world-class, clients love their work, and we’re condent that the agency will continue to thrive in the future.”
Incoming managing partner James McInnes said he’s grateful for the opportunity to lead the business into its next phase.
“Jack Nimble has made a huge impact on the industry under Adam and Angus’ leadership, so it’s an honour to step into this role and continue building on the foundation they’ve created.
“The brand, the culture and the team they’ve built is second-to-none, so I’m confident that the future is incredibly bright.”
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