Mediacom brings over NZ MD Matthew Vogts to take on chief growth officer role

February 13, 2020 3:19

Group M’s Mediacom has named Matthew Vogts as its Australian and New Zealand chief growth officer.

The role will see him relocate to Sydney from New Zealand, where he has served as managing director for three years.

Vogts will start in the new role in April – which will involve leading client and agency business development – with a search underway for his replacement as New Zealand MD.

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Brittney Rigby

Brittney Rigby was Mumbrella's deputy managing editor - news and analysis. She left Mumbrella in April 2021.

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chief growth officer chris riley Group M Matthew Vogts Mediacom Willie Pang WPP

3 COMMENTS

Question 14 Feb 20

Don’t want to take away from the obvious strengths this man has – but why would you bring in someone with no market knowledge in a role focused on “growth”? As much as we pretend otherwise relationships and commercials are the things that win pitches.

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Jo R 15 Feb 20

Smart move MediaCom and well done Matt. Having had the opportunity to work with him directly think this is well deserved.

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Anonymous 17 Feb 20

Congratulations Matt! A highly deserved promotion and great news for Group M.

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