Clemenger BBDO Melbourne has announced the
promotion of Gayle While (left) to the newly created role of deputy CEO
and Simon Lamplough (centre) to the role of managing director.
Says
Nick Garrett (right), CEO, Clemenger BBDO Melbourne CEO: "In Gayle and
Simon we have two of the best and most progressive leaders in the
industry and I am thrilled for them personally and professionally. Their
drive, vision and passion for great work, coupled with their focus on
where the industry is heading, will play a major part in the future
evolution of our agency and ensuring we are well placed to tackle the
ever-changing needs of our clients and consumers for years to come.
"Both roles will report into me, but they will work together and share
the responsibility for driving our business strategy forward, cultural
transformation and of course to help the whole agency 'make the work
better'."
Lamplough moves in to the agency managing director role
from his current role as managing director, Myer. He will retain
leadership of the Myer team as part of his expanded agency remit.
Says
Lamplough: "I'm delighted to get this chance to step forward and help
drive our agencies' change agenda. There is so much we do well, but so
much we still need to learn and get better at. I have huge respect for
Gayle, and getting the chance to partner with her in this new leadership
role is very exciting. Together we hope to achieve a lot."
Throughout
his time at Clemenger, Lamplough has played a lead role in some of the
agencies' most creative and highly awarded projects. He's worked across a
wide raft of agency business and demonstrated his passion for helping
clients embrace new thinking and change.
While has moved in to
her role as deputy CEO after an impressive 18 months with the agency,
where she has made a big impact in a short period of time.
Says
While: "I couldn't be more excited than to partner with Simon to support
James and Nick in shaping Clemenger BBDO Melbourne for the future.
Together, Simon and I hope to build on the agency's history of great
ideas and to drive our continual transformation into a leading modern
creative agency not only in the Australian market, but globally."
She
played a huge role in the evolution of the agencies capabilities,
including a much stronger CX voice across the building. While has been
pivotal on some of our biggest pitch wins and as a leader has taken our
relationship with a number of clients, particularly NAB to a new level.
Says
Garrett: "James McGrath and I couldn't be happier to provide them with
these opportunities, they deserve it on so many levels and we know they
will be brilliant."