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Red Havas Brisbane welcomes new client services director and two client wins

Red Havas Brisbane has appointed Kyra Shakspeare to the newly-created position of client services director.

The appointment comes as the agency signs two new health industry clients, over 50s health and fitness community, Club Active, and registration body for counsellors and psychologists, the Australian Counselling Association.

Shakspeare will report to Red Havas Brisbane’s executive director Haylie Marchant, who was appointed to head up the Brisbane office back in August.

The new position will see Shakespeare play an important role in re-defining the agency’s Brisbane presence, developing a new high performing team and providing senior counsel to Red Havas’ national health division.

Shakspeare brings 12 years of experience working with consumer and health clients, including Swiss, Chobani, Sanofi Consumer Healthcare, Cotton On Group, eHarmony and Land Rover. She has been recognised for her previous work on a meningococcal awareness campaign for GSK that was named the Prime Awards campaign of the year as well as a campaign for Cotton On Group’s Supre brand that took out the Mumbrella CommsCon Award for best corporate social responsibility campaign.

Commenting on the appointment, Red Havas Brisbane’s executive director Haylie Marchant said: “People are the lifeblood of any organisation and I’m thrilled to welcome Kyra into this leadership role that will be pivotal in driving the growth and development of our Queensland offering.

“Kyra and I have worked together previously, so I know firsthand the value she brings to an agency and client partnerships. I’m incredibly excited about what the future holds for Red Havas Brisbane and our wider agency.”

Shakspeare added: “It’s funny how things come full circle. Working beside Haylie in the past has led to some of my biggest achievements to-date. I’m excited to work alongside Haylie again to drive our people and creative led-culture to continually deliver best-in-class consultancy for our clients.”

Marchant also commented on the new client wins, saying that they reflect the ‘exceptional consumer health capabilities’ of the agency and ‘enhance’ it’s ‘existing client portfolio’ of national and international brands.

“The work we are delivering across the organisations is incredibly important and meaningful. I’m honoured to have the opportunity to make a positive contribution to the health and wellness of Australians, especially during this critical time.”

Philip Armstrong, CEO of Australian Counselling Association said: “With Red Havas’ expertise in public affairs and PR, we want to get mental health on the agenda this Federal election. People around the country, especially in rural and regional areas, are calling out for accessible and affordable mental health care. This campaign aims to amplify the voices of Australians and get our politicians to sit up, listen and – most importantly – act on the mental health crisis.”

“I’m confident this new partnership will help drive meaningful outcomes, not only for our organisation, but for all Australians.”

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