UM has promoted Gareth Nicholls to Managing Director UM Melbourne and Brisbane and Brett Elliott Managing Director UM Canberra and Government.
The promotions, in response to growth across UM, align with the recent appointment of Ben McCallum to Managing Director, UM Sydney.
Anathea Ruys, CEO UM Australia: “We are in the business of investment – we work with our clients to invest in futureproofing their businesses and we invest in our people, ensuring that everything we do is based on delivering dividends for them: in their wellbeing; their careers; and their growth.
"I’m so thrilled Gareth and Brett are taking on these new responsibilities to help drive the future growth of UM Australia.
“Since Brett and Gareth joined UM, their strategic leadership, passion for people, collaborative leadership styles and in-depth experience in building teams that deliver to clients’ needs has been nothing short of outstanding. Their promotions are wholeheartedly well-deserved and will help accelerate the growth of UM in Australia."
Elliott: "It’s such an exciting time to be in the media industry, especially working on Government business as we navigate through the fast-changing landscape of an election year. I have an enviable team of talented people with a thirst to succeed and thrive, and together we look forward to building the momentum of Canberra’s office and securing our place as the leading media agency in the market.”
Nicholls: “In such a fast moving and evolving market, holding onto the best talent is the key indicator that your agency culture is strong. Taking on this new role is incredibly exciting as it allows me to continue to grow our client relationships, drive new business growth and most importantly foster the great talent pool that we have in UM. All critical factors in ensuring the agency’s success.”
Ruys: "Brett and Gareth have quickly built reputations as two of the most passionate and influential leaders in our business. Their teams, their clients and I all have enormous respect and admiration for them both and I am very confident they will continue to have a positive impact on UM.”
Both promotions are effective immediately. Nicholls and Elliott both report directly to CEO Anathea Ruys.
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