McCann Melbourne Appoints Georgie Pownall to MD Role
McCann Melbourne has today announced the appointment of Georgie Pownall as managing director.
With
over twenty years' experience in marketing and advertising, Pownall
joins McCann most recently from Publicis Mojo having worked previously
for leading agencies such as The Campaign Palace, DDB, Saatchi &
Saatchi, CHE and as product manager for the iconic Barbie brand.
Pownall
says it's her mission to partner with ambitious, like-minded clients
who want to make an impact by solving business and communications
problems in unexpected ways.
Says Pownall: "I'm extremely
excited to enter McCann at such a formative time. McCann Melbourne has
enormous growth potential and continues to be a proven creative
powerhouse."
Says Nicole Taylor, CEO, McCann Australia: "Georgie is an inspiring
leader, whose passion for creativity is infectious and will be
instrumental in bringing to life our shared vision for McCann
Melbourne."
Managing director Anita Deutsch-Burley, exited the agency earlier this year and Taylor says: "Anita is highly-respected and made a significant contribution to our Melbourne business. We wish her much personal success in the future. We are excited to have Georgie as an addition to our team. I'm confident she will continue driving our goals to best partner and grow our clients' businesses."
Managing director Anita Deutsch-Burley, exited the agency earlier this year and Taylor says: "Anita is highly-respected and made a significant contribution to our Melbourne business. We wish her much personal success in the future. We are excited to have Georgie as an addition to our team. I'm confident she will continue driving our goals to best partner and grow our clients' businesses."
