James McGrath steps down as creative director-at-large of Clemenger Group, new Creative Council chair announced

Calum Jaspan

March 2, 2023 10:48

Clemenger Group creative director at-large, James McGrath, has stepped down from his role after more than 15 years in the business.

McGrath has been involved in the group during some of its most successful years and was present at Mumbrella’s CMO retreat in 2019 when Clemenger BBDO Melbourne picked up the Creative Agency of the Decade award.

A spokesperson for Clemenger Group told Mumbrella he will remain in business in a consulting role.

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Calum Jaspan

Calum Jaspan was news editor at Mumbrella, based in Melbourne. He was also the producer and host of the Mumbrellacast. He left Mumbrella in May 2023.

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1 COMMENTS

Geoff Ingall 2 Mar 23

Not the most creative individual (they’re usually a bit loopy) but far and away the best creative director with whom I ever worked. He simply knew how to get the best out of his people: he didn’t compete with them. A considered No from James rarely resulted in the creative team dragging their feet, round shouldered and sulky out of his office; it invariably inspired them to aim higher. That is creative leadership.
Nice work, James.

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