M&C Saatchi S&E recruits Jon Kelly as creative director
M&C Saatchi Sport& Entertainment has appointed Jon Kelly to the newly created role of creative director.
Departing Iris Sydney as creative director in June, Kelly has been freelancing as a creative director and copywriter for the past six months.
Kelly will report into MD Jamie Gilbert-Smith
Kelly’s appointment follows the news in July that Duncan Shields had joined the agency as creative group lead.
Jamie Gilbert-Smith, managing director M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment, said: “Jon has played a defining role in shifting how some of Australia’s leading brands think. He brings an unmatched creative vision combined with an entrepreneurial spirit – with significant organic growth and new business wins it’s an exciting time for Jon to be joining us and taking us forward creatively.”
Speaking of his appointment, Kelly said: “With some of the biggest clients in Australia and the ambitions they’ve already shared, I couldn’t be more excited about the opportunities for great work that we have here. Too many sponsorships just badge a sponsorship.
“We showed what could be done with Samsung and Netball; the opportunity to shape culture and emotionally connect on a whole new level.”
M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment’s clients include Commbank, Audi, Woolworths, Reebok, IAG, Steggles and Powerade.
Abigail Dawson was Mumbrella's senior content journalist covering event content. She left Mumbrella to move into an agency role in 2020.
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