VML names ANZ CEO and APAC leadership ahead of merger

December 20, 2023 5:45

WPP has revealed VML’s new leadership team for APAC, due to take effect when the merged agency officially launches on 1 January 2024.

Current VMLY&R ANZ CEO Tom Tearle has been named CEO locally, while Wunderman Thompson Australia CEO, Gavin Bain, will move into a new role as VML’s chief consulting officer ANZ and managing director for Perth.

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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.