Starcom appoints Matt Houltham as CEO

June 11, 2025 10:20

Former Havas Media and Naked Communications boss Matt Houltham will join Publicis Groupe’s Starcom in July as its new CEO.

Reporting to Publicis Groupe ANZ’s chief media officer Imogen Hewitt, Houltham will lead Starcom Australia, working closely with chief operating officer Louise Romeo and chief client and growth officer Scott McCaffrey on the executive leadership team.

His appointment comes following the departure of former CEO Nick Keenan in October last year. Keenan spent nearly five years with Starcom Australia.

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Lauren McNamara

Lauren McNamara is a freelance journalist. She previously spent three years at Mumbrella, most recently as the associate editor. She left her staff role in August 2025.