Digitas Australia has appointed Miriam Healy as chief technology officer.
Healy joins the business with more than 25 years’ experience across engineering, digital transformation and large-scale platform delivery.
Based in Melbourne, she commenced in the role in February.
Expanding agentic and martech capability
Aligned with Digitas’ mission to create connected experiences that drive growth for clients, Healy will lead the agency’s technology vision and delivery across Australia.
Her remit includes scaling Digitas’ agency and machine-learning capabilities, advancing its martech and consumer technology offerings, and driving platform innovation and transformation for major brands.
The appointment signals continued investment in technology-led growth, particularly as brands increasingly look to integrate data, AI and engineering into end-to-end customer experiences.
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CEO Davy Rennie comments
Davy Rennie, CEO of Digitas Australia, said the move reflects the agency’s evolving technology strategy.
“We are evolving our technology offering in line with our partners’ diverse needs. Her craft and cultural impact will further enhance how Digitas develops products for our clients, partners, and ourselves. Besides our MD Kate Warren-Smith, Miriam will play a key role in shaping the continued growth of our business”.
Healy’s past experiences
Healy joins Digitas after serving as engineering director, where she partnered across design, data and AI to deliver large-scale digital experiences.
Her career has spanned engineering leadership and delivery for household brands, with a strong emphasis on quality, reliability and ethical digital design.
Commenting on her appointment, Healy said: “Digitas has the platform, the people and the momentum to set the benchmark for connected intelligent brand experiences. I’m genuinely excited by the calibre of engineering here, coupled with the data-informed, brave ambition we bring to our client partnerships. It’s a powerful foundation for building work that delivers real impact and growth”.
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