JWT’s Ben O’Brien is new CD at Kastner
Kastner & Partners has hired JWT’s Ben O’Brien as its new creative director following the departure of Darryn Devlin last year.
O’Brien, previously associate creative director at JWT, joins on March 1.
Kath O’Shea, Managing Director of Kastner & Partners said: “Ben’s work is exceptional and he exudes optimism and motivation. Ben and I have a great rapport and shared drive to build on the success of Kastner & Partners.”
Prior to JWT, O’Brien was at DDB Sydney.
He said: “There is absolutely nothing standing in the way of Kastner and Partners in Sydney producing world-class creative work. It’s both daunting and exhilarating at the same time, and I’m incredibly excited to be involved.”
Kastner & Partners best known client is Red Bull.
Tim Burrowes founded Mumbrella in 2008. He worked on Mumbrella until 2021. At various points he was editor, content director and editor-at-large.
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Good on you Ben. Good choice for you and Kastner.
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Fantastic Ben. Great move.
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Kastner team member here, agree with Kath – can’t wait.
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When will STW step in?
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