Mediaweek’s Media Movers charts the biggest people moves in the industry over the past week.
Saatchi and Saatchi appoints Leif Stromnes as Chief Strategy Officer
Saatchi and Saatchi has appointed one of Australia’s most respected strategy leaders, Leif Stromnes, as its new Chief Strategy Officer.
He joins the agency after a 25 year career at DDB Group, stepping into the role in January.
The appointment fills the position previously held by Rachel Walker, who relocated to the UK earlier this year.
Prophet appoints Google Cloud’s Phil Davis to advisory board
Predictive intelligence platform Prophet has appointed Phil Davis, vice president of global GTM at Google Cloud, as the second member of its advisory board.
He brings decades of global leadership experience from some of the world’s largest tech companies, including Google Cloud, Amazon Web Services and Hewlett Packard.
IMA strengthens digital leadership with new senior appointment
Independent B2B marketing consultancy IMA has appointed Jacinta Cali as Digital Director.
Cali joins the agency with a remit to lead omnichannel integration, UX, accessibility and revenue operations, supporting IMA’s ambition to be a leading B2B growth partner for medium to large enterprises.
Prophet hires talent Bec Geyer to new Head of Talent and People
Decision intelligence platform Prophet has appointed experienced talent acquisition leader Bec Geyer as its new Head of Talent and People.
This marks a significant step in strengthening the company’s people systems during a period of accelerated growth.
Re levels up with Kiranpreet Kaur Dhillon as group strategy director
Re, M&C Saatchi Group’s brand-led experience design business baby has appointed industry strategist and Gruen panel regular Kiranpreet Kaur Dhillon as its new Group Strategy Director.
The announcement comes as clients increasingly seek deeper, more strategically informed experience design in a rapidly evolving AI landscape.
REA Group names Andrew Cramer as incoming CFO
REA Group has locked in its next major leadership change, confirming long-time chief financial officer Janelle Hopkins will retire on 11 February 2026 after seven years in the role and more than 25 years as a senior executive.
News Corp deputy CFO Andrew Cramer will step into the job from 12 February 2026.
Clemenger BBDO’s Charmaine Griffith joins Think HQ
Independent agency Think HQ has appointed Charmaine Griffith to the newly created role of head of growth.
She joins from Clemenger BBDO, where she spent more than two and a half years as growth director.
Sticki appoints Bridget Tenison Woods amid growth
Independent data driven creative marketing agency Sticki has appointed Bridget Tenison Woods to the newly created role of Commercial Manager as the business continues its rapid expansion and rising demand for creator led content.
The appointment comes after a year of exponential growth for the agency, which has almost doubled its team and expanded its roster of enterprise level clients.
Icon Agency appoints new Queensland head as Olympics approach
Icon Agency has strengthened its national leadership team with the appointment of Tom Lock as Head of Queensland, prioritising the independent agency’s commitment to the state’s fast growing communications and cultural landscape.
The announcement arrives as Queensland prepares for a decade of major investment, infrastructure development and global attention in the lead up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympics.
PEDESTRIAN.TV appoints Lachlan Guertin entertainment editor
Pedestrian Group has appointed Lachlan Guertin as entertainment editor of PEDESTRIAN.TV.
He will join the team in the newly created role on December 1.
Hatched appoints Louise Noble as Client Partner
Independent media agency Hatched has appointed Louise Noble to the newly created role of Client Partner, joining the agency’s Melbourne branch.
Noble will lead Hatched’s work on APT Travel Group following the agency’s appointment to the business in July after a competitive pitch.
Ryvalmedia Sydney appoints Michael Cheffers as Group Business Director
Ryvalmedia Sydney, part of Cosmo5 has announced the appointment of Michael Cheffers as Group Business Director, reporting to General Manager Bianca Falloon.
The role is effective immediately and further strengthens the agency’s senior leadership bench as it continues to scale its offering in the market.