ARN makes Melbourne indie agency team appointments
At ARN, Anne Sutherland is now a group business director; Jordy Bartlett is taking on an account director role.
The announcement:
ARN has announced two key appointments to its Melbourne Independent Agency team, reinforcing its focus on strong leadership and industry expertise.
Anne Sutherland has been appointed as group business director, commencing her role on March 10. A media industry veteran with over 30 years of experience, Anne has been an integral part of ARN since 1997, building a reputation as an audio specialist and strategic leader. Her extensive experience spans Direct and Agency roles, earning her numerous industry accolades, including two ACRAs in 2018 and recent recognitions such as UM Melbourne’s Partner of the Quarter (Q3 2024), OMD Melbourne’s Most Valued Partner (May 2024), and Initiative Melbourne’s Media Partner of the Month (Sept 2022). Anne’s expertise, strategic acumen, and strong agency relationships will be instrumental in driving the continued success of the Melbourne Indie Team.
Additionally, ARN is pleased to welcome back Jordy Bartlett as the newest account director for the team, starting on February 26. Bringing Jordy into the role marks an expansion of the dedicated ARN Independent Agency team to meet increasing market growth and demand. Jordy previously spent three years with ARN in the T1 Agency team in Melbourne, progressing from sales coordinator to account manager. After a year with oOh!media in Brisbane, Jordy has returned to Melbourne, bringing with her a wealth of agency experience and deep market knowledge.
The expansion of ARN’s Independent Agency team comes on the back of ARN being named IMAA Media Partner of the Year in 2024, a testament to its dedication to independent agencies and its ability to drive exceptional results in the sector.
Commenting on the appointments, Brett Sandler, sales director – direct & independent agencies, said: “We’re thrilled to appoint Anne and Jordy into their respective roles within the growing Melbourne Independent Agency team. It’s even more pleasing to be able to recognise and promote talent of this calibre internally. These appointments mark another step in ARN’s ongoing investment in the independent agency sector, ensuring the team continues to deliver outstanding results for our partners across Melbourne.”
Source: ARN
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