Mediaweek revealed earlier this year that the UM veteran had exited amidst redundancies.
The agency's remit includes all media strategy, planning and buying in Australia.
Murray spent 20 years with the agency, with the last four years as its national head of trading.
Kirin Hyoketsu's World Square takeover will feature prominently in the precinct throughout December.
UM has won August with its campaign for Hahn placed throughout City2Surf run
UM's Impact Day was first launched in the U.S. in 2016 and expanded globally in 2018
"I cannot do my job without all the team members I lead here at UM Australia, so this award recognises their achievements"
Blanchard joins the media agency effective immediately and will be located in HBF’s head office in Perth
The monthly Mediaweek series aims to showcase their diverse perspectives, thoughts and opinions
"We are excited to bring UM’s government experience and capabilities to help improve the lives of Canberrans"
"Being recognised in this way is a huge honour... I really love being part of this industry in this market"
The campaign ultimately drove a 5.5% conversion rate for target consumers exposed to the campaign
Murthy’s appointment is effective from January 9, 2023
• More than 3,000 UM volunteers globally took part in the company's annual IMPACT Day