Clemenger Group New Zealand CEO Jim Gall will be returning home to Melbourne to take on the expanded role of Clemenger BBDO Melbourne Group CEO.
As CEO, Gall will take on responsibility for Clemenger BBDO Melbourne Group’s advertising, digital consulting, web development, e-Commerce, martech, production and activation units, bringing together the agency’s best-in-class capabilities under one roof.
In addition to his new role, he will remain chairman of Clemenger Group New Zealand.
Gall has been with the business since 2013 when the agency he founded, Redhanded Communications, was acquired by the group.
“It’s fantastic to be returning home and joining the team in Melbourne," Gall says.
"We have unrivalled capability both creatively and across our specialist services, and we’ll pair those capabilities with our unwavering belief that creativity is always the answer to continue to serve the ever-evolving needs of our clients.”
Gall’s appointment follows Gayle While’s decision to return home to the UK after four years with Clemenger BBDO Melbourne, most recently as CEO.
While was appointed to CEO of the Melbourne group last year following the departure of Nick Garrett.
Clemenger Group Executive Chairman Robert Morgan says Gall is a "brilliant agency leader" who is ready to lead the business.
“JJim has demonstrated his capability in the orchestration and enablement of new age creativity by harnessing best-in-class assets in ad-tech, martech, data and e-commerce, and understands how to apply the power of creativity to drive brilliant outcomes for clients," Morgan says.
"We’re thrilled to have him take the reins of Clemenger BBDO Melbourne Group.
“While we’re sad to be saying goodbye to Gayle, I want to thank her for the brilliant contribution she made to the agency during her time with us. We wish Gayle every success and happiness in her future endeavours.”
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