Philip Andrew stepping down from Clemenger
Under Duster's creative leadership, the agency has consistently produced highly effective, award-winning work for its clients
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After 25 years, Clemenger BBDO executive creative director Philip “Duster” Andrew has decided to step down from the Wellington agency.
“Clemenger BBDO Wellington has been a creative powerhouse of the Australasian group and BBDO Worldwide for decades," Clemenger Group NZ chief executive Jim Moser says.
"Under Duster’s creative leadership, the agency has consistently produced highly effective, award-winning work for its clients. He will be sorely missed not only as a creative leader but also as the agency’s cultural leader.”
Mr Andrew says, “There is something incredibly stimulating and addictive about [this business] but like anything this much fun, I’m sure it’s not good for you long term. So, during our sublime summer holiday, I faced what I had been wondering and decided to kick the habit. The agency is in great shape so the time just seemed right.”
He has worked closely with creative directors Brigid Alkema (Clemenger BBDO) and Brett Hoskin (Proximity). Both will be promoted to executive creative directors in their respective agencies.
“Putting aside his talent, Duster’s a man with a big heart who cares about people; their lives and their careers. I’m only one of many he has mentored, there are hundreds all over the world who are where they are today because of his guidance” Ms Alkema says.
Mr Hoskin: “Duster is like the Godfather of Wellington advertising. We're not just saying goodbye to a workmate but farewelling an institution.”
He will leave the agency in April.
Campbell Gibson
Tue, 27 Jan 2015
Tue, 27 Jan 2015
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Philip Andrew stepping down from Clemenger
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