Angela Watson, Rob Campbell and Levi Slavin will lead Colenso into a new era for the agency.
Creative agency Colenso BBDO has announced the appointment of local candidate Angela Watson as managing director following an extensive global search.
This follows the agency’s appointment of Rob Campbell, renowned ‘marketing supremo’, as chief strategy officer, who started this month.
“Colenso is a powerhouse of best-in-class creative and strategic talent,” Clemenger Group CEO Strahan Wallis said.
“A leader of Ang Watson’s pedigree, experience and drive marks the beginning of a new era for our award-winning agency that has a long and proud history in the New Zealand and global advertising landscape,” Wallis said.
“Businesses in New Zealand and globally can access outstanding people in Colenso. We are thrilled that Ang is able to bring that exceptional talent to our clients.”
In a career spanning three decades, Watson has worked with clients in the telecommunications, insurance, entertainment and FMCG sectors. Starting at Saatchi in Wellington in the early 1990s, she has had stints at Saatchi Auckland, Y&R, and DDB, before finding her home at Colenso. With extensive experience in brand transformation, Watson is a passionate believer in the power of insight and ideas to challenge beliefs, provoke social change, and re-imagine business.
“I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to harness my experience and expertise to lead the company and continue to create a meaningful organisation that builds culture and community, for our clients and our people,” Watson said.
Watson will report to Wallis and, in partnership with Rob Campbell and chief creative officer Levi Slavin, lead Colenso into this new exciting era.
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