Travis Johnson appointed CEO of Mnet

Travis Johnson

IPG Mediabrands Australia has appointed Travis Johnson, former commercial director of Mediabrands as chief executive officer of Mnet, the company’s mobile business which was purchased earlier this year.

Henry Tajer, executive chairman of IPG Mediabrands Australia, said Johnson was heavily involved in the acquisition of Mnet and was natural choice to be CEO.

“Travis was a key player in the considerations leading to the Mnet acquisition and since then has helped drive Mnet’s growth and assimilation into our group businesses and client portfolios,” said Tajer. “He is a prolific thinker on digital communications and one of the most effective executives I have ever worked with.”

Johnson has been with the IPG Mediabrands group for eight years, having originally joined media communications agency UM. He became commercial director of IPG Mediabrands in June 2011 and he is also chair of the Media Federation of Australia’s digital committee.

Under the changes, current CEO Bob Humphreys is to move to a new role of general manager, enterprise.

Nic Christensen

Nic Christensen

Nic Christensen worked for Mumbrella from 2013 to 2016, in roles including deputy editor and media & technology editor. He is former media writer for The Australian and has also worked as a reporter for The Daily Telegraph and senior producer for Radio 2GB.

topics Henry Tajer Mediabrands Mnet mobile Travis Johnson

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Comments: 6

Stephanie Neal 4 Jun 13

Congrats Trav! So well deserved

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Congrats 4 Jun 13

Congrats Trav!

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Pia 4 Jun 13

Go Trav!

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colin 4 Jun 13

I’d love to know what brand of toothpaste you use?

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Clint 5 Jun 13

Congratulation Trav. What a great move…

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Martin Walsh 6 Jun 13

Go Trav! Congratulations….

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