Outdoor media infrastructure company Wildstone has added Mitch Cook as its commercial director for Australia and Amber Burbidge as a commercial executive.
Cook’s 18 years in the industry have been split between Australia and the UK, with stints at Ocean Outdoor in the UK and in the advertising team at London City Airport. His most recent role was product director for Small Format at oOh!media.
At Wildstone, he will focus on leveraging partnerships between landowners and media partners, driving revenue growth, and advancing the company's goal to further digitise Australia’s OOH sites.
He will work closely with Burbidge, whose entire 20-year career prior to Wildstone was at oOh!media. Her most recent role was senior commercial executive, where she was responsible for driving innovation and expansion, primarily in the realm of digital billboards. She will have a similar remit at Wildstone, and will also be involved in strategic planning and market analysis.
Wildstone founder and CEO, Damian Cox, said the European-focused company's entry into the Australian market got off to a "flying start" when it secured Noel Cook as managing director earlier this year.
"We’re thrilled he’s now brought some of his most trusted and experienced former colleagues into the business," he said.
“Mitch’s experience in both the UK and Australian markets will be invaluable as we work to replicate our European success in Australia. Meanwhile, Amber’s two decades of expertise gleaned from various roles across the sales, operations and commercial divisions of the OOH industry will significantly enhance our capabilities.”
Mitch Cook said having spent a significant portion of his career in the UK, he saw Wildstone grow into one of the largest billboard infrastructure businesses in Europe.
“There is a race to digitise assets to match advertiser demand and Wildstone’s success in digitising its UK assets puts us in a great position to succeed in doing the same in Australia. The company’s entrepreneurial spirit, which was a key part of the attraction for me, will also help us excel in this market," he said.
Burbidge said she is thrilled to be part of bringing Wildstone’s tried-and-tested business model to the Australian market.
"I’ve worked closely with Noel for most of my career so with him heading up Wildstone Australia, it’s sure to be a success," she said.
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