EssenceMediacom Australia has welcomed the appointment of two key client managing partners, Amy Jost and Hannah Partner.
Since launching earlier this year, the agency has been on a transformative journey, establishing its ambition to deliver breakthrough thinking for brands in the new communications era.
A key area of focus to bring this ambition to life for clients is bolstering the agency’s client partnership offering.
Jost will be responsible for building EssenceMediacom’s partnership with KFC by immersing deeper within their business to set strategic goals and drive business growth for their brand.
With over 18 years of experience in the media industry across multiple markets, Jost brings a unique global perspective to the role. Most recently, she led global intelligence and comms strategy for Global PepsiCo in New York.
Jost said of her appointment: “I’m incredibly thrilled to have joined the EssenceMediacom team. Everyone has shown such passion and commitment to the craft of client leadership and building a breakthrough agency. KFC have already been wonderful partners to work with. It’s a fast-paced and innovative account, and I can’t wait to work with them on what’s next.”
Partner joins as client managing partner across NBC Universal, Warner Bros and PlayStation. She has held senior roles across many global brands including Nestle, Coca-Cola and ING, plus more dynamic performance focussed brands, including Mailchimp, QuickBooks and Airtasker. Partner joins EssenceMediacom from her most recent role at IPG’s UM and brings strategic expertise, best in class media planning and activation, and a strong digital skillset to the role.
Partner says of her new role: “I’m excited to be joining EssenceMediacom at such a pivotal time for the business. I’m passionate about delivering breakthrough thinking and fostering great relationships with our clients. The breakthrough proposition allows for innovation, creativity and a platform for our people to grow and be proud of what they do.”
Jost and Partner will report into Stevie Douglas-Neal, managing director of EssenceMediacom, Sydney.
Douglas-Neal added: “I am delighted to have client leadership of the calibre of Amy and Hannah joining the business to expand our client partnership capability. We are building an exciting new proposition at EssenceMediacom, and both Amy and Hannah have the skills, the energy and the passion for clients and people to help the Sydney agency deliver on our ambitions.”
Both Jost and Partner have commenced their Sydney based positions, also joining EssenceMediacom’s Sydney Leadership Team as part of their new roles.
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Top image: Hannah Partner and Amy Jost