Melinda Geertz departs Leo Burnett, Emma Montgomery becomes CEO

Zanda Wilson

June 23, 2021 10:31

Leo Burnett Australia and Melbourne CEO Melinda Geertz is departing the agency, and will be replaced by Emma Montgomery, who recently returned to Australia to take up the role of CEO of Leo Burnett Sydney.

Geertz’ tenure as national CEO began in 2017, prior to which she was the sole CEO of Leo Burnett Melbourne for 15 years. Her departure ends a stint of more than 30 years with the company, which began at Leo Burnett Chicago.

Geertz departs the agency after more than 30 years

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Zanda Wilson

Zanda Wilson was a reporter and podcast producer at Mumbrella, specialising in radio reporting. He left Mumbrella in September 2021.

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Melinda Geertz departs Leo Burnett, Emma Montgomery becomes CEO

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