Former BMF ECD David Klein joins CHE Proximity
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CHE Proximity has appointed former BMF Melbourne ECD David Klein as ECD to replace Leon Wilson who is departing the agency “to pursue new interests” after a year-and-a-half.
Klein joins the Clemenger group agency after working with Clemenger BBDO Melbourne since August last year after four months of freelancing with the agency. Prior to that he spent four years with BMF Melbourne as an ECD.
James McGrath, creative chairman of Clemenger BBDO, said: ‘‘Dave is an evangelist of commercial creativity. He cares deeply about the business problem and is motivated to seek new and innovative ways to creatively solve problems for our clients. He is a wonderful manager of people and as a partner to Chris, will continue to drive Che Proximity forward.’’
In September BMF Melbourne was folded into the Naked Melbourne office.
On his appointment Klein said: “I’m really excited to be taking up the reins at Che Proximity. I’m proud of the work I’ve done at Clemenger BBDO, Melbourne, and while it’s hard to leave the talented people there, I’m looking forward to this new adventure. To have the opportunity to contribute to the culture and success of Che Proximity and make great things for all their clients, alongside Chris and everybody there, is a privilege.’’
CHE Proximity managing director Chris Howatson said: “During the last 18 months Leon’s work at CHE Proximity has been awarded at Spikes, Caples, Clios and Mobius. His contribution to the agency has both made the work better and been a significant factor behind the agency’s rapid growth. I’d like to personally thank Leon for his tireless efforts and wish him the very best in his next step.”
CHE Proximity clients include Telstra, Foxtel, Mazda and AGL.
Howatson said: “A partnership with Google has also been announced this week, which will deliver priority support and access to CHE Proximity clients.”
Miranda Ward worked for Mumbrella from 2013 to 2017, eventually becoming deputy editor. Miranda joined Mumbrella in September 2013 from Sky News.
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thats bloody great news mate.
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What’s with the dark pics – David Fox, Carl Ratcliff and Leon Wilson?
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Nice one Dave.
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Klein is moving to CHE from Clemenger Melbourne where he was Creative Director.
This was announced in August 2014 after Dave had been there for several months as a Freelancer.
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You are referencing a LI profile that isn’t up to date and presenting that as fact. Check your sources if you’re going to add editorial to a press release.
Congratulations Dave!! Great news for you, great news for CHE.
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Hi Fact Checker,
Thanks for the comment, we have updated the story.
Cheers,
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Thanks Miranda. But did you check or go on the August PR?
Dave Klein was at Clemenger for at least 8 months prior to the official announcement in August 14.
IMHO it makes your headline “Former BMF ECD” a little mischievous given that he has been at Clemenger for over a year.
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Congratulations Dave! All the best at CHE
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Go Snowleopard go!!!
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Congrats Dave. you’ll be awesome.
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Snow leopard? That’s a story you never told me Dave. Well done.
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