Jens Monsees appointed CEO and managing director of ASX-listed Infomedia
After leaving WPP last May, former managing director and CEO, Jens Monsees has been appointed into the same role at ASX listed SaaS platform, Infomedia.
Monsees took to LinkedIn about the announcement this afternoon (4 March), stating in the post that he has chosen Sydney as his permanent home.
Infomedia is a platform provider in parts, service, e-commerce, data and analytics solutions to the global automotive industry, with the move set to be effective from 23 May this year.
Infomedia chairman, Bart Vogel said: “We are delighted to welcome Jens onboard as CEO for Infomedia. His understanding of the global automotive industry, passion for data-driven business models and digital strategy is a perfect match for our corporate ambitions.
“Infomedia’s mission is to empower our automotive partners with innovative digital solutions to increase their profitability and growth at a global scale. The experience Jens brings from his roles in Europe and more recently in Australia will help accelerate our achievement of that mission.”
Monsees said: “Infomedia’s innovative and scalable software as a service platform and superior products were immediately attractive to me. I’m excited to have the opportunity to work with the Board and the wider team to lead the business in fulfilling its ambitions to become an Australian global success story, delivering tangible growth and shareholder returns. I look forward to continuing working with the evolving global automotive and technology industries to leverage my depth of experience and international relationships.”
Monsees left WPP AUNZ shortly after it was finalised that the company would be fully transitioned WPP.
Infomedia stated that he will take up the role officially once his “previous contractual employment obligations” are completed. In the meantime, Jim Hassell will continue to work as Interim CEO.
His salary is listed at $600,000 per annum inclusive of base salary and statutory superannuation, with a one time sign-on bonus of $450,000.
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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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