Sue Squillace (pictured) has been appointed CEO of Carat Australia and New Zealand (ANZ).
Squillace joins Carat from Spark Foundry where she has held several leadership roles – most recently as CEO since 2017. Carat’s last CEO was Paul Brooks who stepped down in September last year.
She will report to Henry Tajer, CEO Dentsu Aegis Network (DAN) ANZ, and represent Carat on the DAN ANZ Board. Squillace will commence in September 2019.
In a statement announcing the appointment, Dentsu Aegis said with over 20 years’ experience and deep expertise in media and marketing, Squillace has earned a reputation for applying a people-led philosophy to deliver effective and sustainable growth.
Henry Tajer, CEO, Dentsu Aegis Network ANZ, said: “Sue is a fantastic person. I can’t wait to see her make her impact at Carat and DAN. I am really excited to be working with her again. This is an important appointment for not only Carat but the wider Network. Sue’s credibility and commitment to putting people at the centre of everything, makes her the ideal person to propel Carat into the future.”
Sue Squillace, incoming CEO, Carat ANZ, said: “I am excited to lead the team at Carat and join Dentsu Aegis Network at such a critical and exciting time. I look forward to getting to know and working together with the team, clients and partners on the next stage of the Carat journey.
“I would also like to thank Publicis Groupe for the many opportunities over the last 10 years, in particular the opportunity to launch and build a new agency. I wish all my friends at Spark Foundry continued success.”