Mango Melbourne names Rebecca Ahern as MD

Mango Melbourne has promoted group business director, head of Consumer PR Rebecca Ahern as MD as Elly Hewitt steps down from the position after five years.

DDB Group Melbourne managing director Dave Brown said in a statement: ”As Elly awaits the birth of her second child we wish her the very best as she steps into the next chapter and thank her for her hard work, intellect and commitment to Mango Melbourne and Mango Australia. She has been an outstanding leader and friend.”

Hewitt is stepping down to concentrate on her family.

“We also want to congratulate Bec on a very worthy appointment as she has been instrumental in the incremental growth of Mango Melbourne over the past two years. Bec was a key business leader during Elly’s first maternity leave and is one of the best practitioners I have had the pleasure of working with. I would like to thank both Bec and Elly for ensuring a seamless transition,” Brown said.