Wunderman Thompson Australia has announced two leadership promotions in the company.
Nick Muncaster’s current role as managing director Melbourne will now also include the company’s Sydney office.
Paulina Embart is also moving up with her promotion to general manager of Melbourne. She first joined the company in 2015 as a group account director before stepping into her most recent role as national director of operations.
Matt Parry, CEO Wunderman Thompson Australia, said of the appointments: “We have exceptional talent across the company. In their roles, Nick and Paulina have created real momentum and inspired step-change growth for our clients and the Wunderman Thompson business. I can’t think of two individuals better placed to take up bigger leadership positions.”
“Nick brings a unique skill set and approach to the role. He’s an incredibly strong leader who inspires his team and clients alike. Nick is already a key member of our national leadership team; I’m thrilled he’s now going to be driving even more growth for our clients and our people across the Melbourne and Sydney offices.”
Muncaster said: “Paulina brings an incredible passion and energy that has been an integral part of our business success over the years. She is results orientated, strategically smart, tech-savvy, embraces creativity and possesses amazing problem-solving skills.
“I’m very fortunate to work with so many talented and wonderful people and in this instance to have such a complementary partnership with someone that shares the same ambition for our business and clients is simply incredible,” he added.
Embart said of her appointment: “It’s such an exciting time to be stepping into this role. I’m humbled to be able to continue working closely with our incredible team and honoured to partner with all our wonderful clients.
“Being part of a business that helps ambitious brands align around purpose and make a meaningful contribution to unlock their growth potential is pretty special and I’m ready to hit go,” she added.
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Top image: Nick Muncaster and Paulina Embart