Razor hires Ikon’s Dave Scott to be client service director, as Damien Terakes moves to Initiative
The Razor Group has hired former Ikon Communications client service director Dave Scott after Initiative poached general manager Damien Terakes.
Scott was the lead on Ikon’s NIB, Stockland and Goodman Fielder accounts and will join Razor as a member of the senior management team with the same title.
“Dave is highly regarded in the Australian market as someone who continually surpasses challenging expectations,” said Martin Patton, Razor group executive director.
“A leader of Dave Scott’s calibre brings both new skills and insight to the agency’s leadership team. As well bringing his market expertise to the table, he will help transform the way we approach client briefs, and increase Razor’s capacity to empower brands to explore ‘new world connections’, using innovative media solutions that engage and connect directly with consumers.
“Dave has built his reputation with great work across a broad range of categories, and continues to push innovation across both direct response and brand campaigns. He will work closely with group teams at creative agency Joy and social pioneers Amplified to push client campaigns across a diverse range of media assets.”
Razor as a media agency has lost its two most high profile clients in the last 12 months losing Nike in June 2013 and SBS in April of 2014.
Scott is a veteran of the industry spending seven years at Ikon and also having worked both in Australia and overseas. He began his career at DDB in the early 90s and has led accounts for international corporations like Hyundai, McDonald’s, Wrigley’s, CBA, LloydsTSB, and Foxtel.
“Razor has proven itself as both a leader and innovator in the Australian marketing space. It’s a dynamic time for our industry and I look forward to coupling my passion, knowledge and experience with Razor’s progressive thinking to help shift the agency into the new media age,” said Scott.
Initiative’s hire of Terakes is the first major hire by newly installed CEO Lee Leggett.
“Having the best people working with our clients is one of my few highest priorities and Damien’s decision to join Initiative shows the calibre of experience and talent I want to attract,” said Leggett. “He is a respected and talented professional who will be a major influence for us.”
Terakes was general manager at Razor, where his roles included client leader, managing human resources and helping drive integration across the creative and media businesses.
Nic Christensen
On ya Dave, one of the best!
Just don’t wear that jacket. Ever.
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It will certainly take one of the best to fill Damien’s shoes
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Yes he is Gladys
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Both Dave and Damien are great at what they do, and two of the nicest blokes in the industry. Congratulations to both.
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Onya Dave. Good score for Razor.
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