Winc appoints former James Hardie marketing director as CMO

December 14, 2017 10:04

Office supplies company Winc Australia has appointed former James Hardie Building Products’ marketing director George O’Neil to the newly created role of chief marketing officer.

At James Hardie, O’Neil was responsible for rebuilding the company’s reputation following a widespread asbestos scandal, having joined the building supplies company from Unilever in 2015.

Former James Hardie marketer, George O’Neil, joins Winc as CMO

Winc rebranded from Staples earlier this year, after the Australian and New Zealand operations of the US office supplies chain was acquired by private equity investors.

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Paul Wallbank

Paul Wallbank was news editor at Mumbrella between June 2017 and June 2019. Previously he's covered business and technology issues for outlets ranging from The Australian and Sydney Morning Herald to the ABC and Business Spectator.

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Winc appoints former James Hardie marketing director as CMO

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