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Nicole Turley set for Havas role after just nine months at Starcom

Nicole Turley

Nicole Turley

Outgoing Starcom MediaVest national investment director Nicole Turley looks likely to land at new agency Havas Media, Mumbrella understands.

Last night Starcom released a statement saying it had “amicably” parted company with Turley, who joined the Publicis media agency in March after nine years at Ikon Communications.

Multiple industry sources have suggested to Mumbrella the experienced and respected Turley is set to be announced as the first major hire for Mike Wilson, who last week announced the long-awaited launch of Havas Media in Australia.

It is believed several other high-profile industry professionals are also on the agency’s hit list, as it looks to build new business.

Wilson today declined to comment on the rumours.

Havas Media is set to align with the sister advertising agency Havas Worldwide to provide a “full service” offering in the market.

Starcom CEO Chris Nolan said in a statement: “We have enjoyed working with Nicole and wish her every success in her next venture.”

Before she officially started at Starcom Turley’s role had been expanded after Vivaki Exchange boss Mark Kennedy stepped down after 18-years with the group, seeing her and ZenithOptimedia trading director Anthony Ellis taking responsibility for that element of the business.

A replacement will be announced in due course.

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