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Melbourne Mediacom MD Peter Barrie departs

Peter BarriePeter Barrie managing director of MediaCom’s Melbourne office has left the company.

A statement released by the media agency this evening said Barrie left “to pursue other opportunities.”

“Firstly I would like to personally thank Peter for all his hard work and dedication to the company,” said Mark Pejic, CEO MediaCom Australia in the statement.

“Peter Barrie’s departure does not in any way interfere with our ambitious plans for the future of our business in Melbourne.

“We regret to see Peter leave the company and wish him well.”

Until a replacement is named Barrie’s responsibilities will be managed by MediaCom’s senior leadership team.

Barrie joined MediaCom as a new business director in February 2012 and became managing director of its Melbourne office in January 2013.

He is a former CEO of media agency Carat and former sales director of APN Outdoor.

Earlier this year, MediaCom’s Melbourne office lost $14m RACV account and declined to repitch for the $16m Pacific Brands account.

Nic Christensen 

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