VMLY&R has hired South African Robyn Bergmann to its Melbourne creative team as creative director.
Bergmann, who was previously with Ogilvy Johannesburg handling the South African KFC account, joined the WPP-owned agency in August to work with creative director James Wills.
VMLY&R Melbourne’s James Will and Robyn Bergmann
Paul Nagy, chief creative officer, VMLY&R AUNZ, said: “We continue to build VMLY&R Melbourne around the very best talent.
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“Robyn brings a wealth of experience to our team and clients, while James has an exceptional track record of brilliant creative work here already. I’m excited to say it’s shaping up to be a very big year at VMLY&R Melbourne.”
Before her 13 years with Ogilvy Johannesburg, Bergmann spent four years with Publicis’ Johannesburg arm, where she went from creative group head to creative director.
On her appointment, Bergmann said: “I’m excited to be joining an agency of this calibre that is bursting with energy and talent. I can’t wait to get to know the growing list of VMLY&R clients and make some exceptional work.”
Aden Hepburn, joint CEO VMLY&R said: “I’m thrilled for Melbourne’s team as we start 2019 and welcome Robyn to the group. Together Robyn and James will harness the best of the agency’s creative talent to form a formidable team and deliver world-class work for Melbourne’s clients.”
Pete Bosilkovski, joint CEO VMLY&R added: “The landscape of our industry is changing rapidly, and we need the very best talent in order to be committed and invaluable partners to our clients. I look forward to supporting this team in its development and watching them produce great work for their clients.”