WhiteGrey’s Sydney MD Andrew Davenport departs
WPP’s WhiteGrey has seen another senior executive depart the agency, with the managing director of Sydney Andrew Davenport exiting, Mumbrella can reveal.
This is the third senior executive to depart the agency in just over a month following the abrupt resignation of joint-CEO Paul Worboys, followed by CEO Miles Joyce’s departure two weeks later.
Davenport is the third executive to depart from WhiteGREY this year
Two weeks later, M&C Saatchi’s managing partner, Lee Simpson, was named the new CEO of WhiteGrey.
In May last year The White Agency and Grey Group Australia merged to become WhiteGrey.
At the time of the merger, Davenport was the managing director of The White Agency Sydney, working underneath Miles Joyce.
Prior to his stint as MD, Davenport was the general manager for just over a year.
A spokesperson from WPP said in a statement to Mumbrella: “WPP AUNZ can confirm that Andrew Davenport, WhiteGrey’s managing director, has left the agency. WhiteGrey recently announced that Lee Simpson has been appointed as CEO to oversee the business and drive further growth.”
It is unclear who will be replacing Davenport in the role of managing director.
WhiteGrey’s clients include Dreamworld, Lendlease, U by Kotex and BT Financial.
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That’s a big loss, great leader.
He was brilliant! I thought he was a great asset to the agency..
What a great loss for the WhiteGrey agency. I never had a more approachable and professional MD as Andrew!
A really big loss. Not just one of the smartest and most capable people in the biz but also a truly great bloke! Big things ahead for Andrew I’m sure.
Not ideal for any company to lose a guy like that. He’s known a good very good MD
Really sad to hear and a big loss for whiteGREY, Andrew was a great MD and loved by all who worked with him. Look forward to seeing what he goes on to do next.
Massive loss for White. A great leader and a great man
WOW!!! What a massive loss for WhiteGREY. The new replacement will have big shoes to fill
I had the privilege of working under Andrew at White and those were the best times of my career to date! There is no White agency without Andrew, the hole left will definitely be felt! I’m sure there are exciting opportunities ahead for him. All the best!
Davvers! Where to? I know how much you cared the for White team.
Worked with Andrew at White for over 2 years and I can honestly say what a massive loss this is for the company! Great leader & amazing guy. Excited to see what’s next for you Andrew
Truly shocked by this news. What a loss for the agency, team and clients. Great leader. Great person. But onto bigger and better things for Davers no doubt!
Amazing person and leader. These folks made a big mistake.
WhiteGREY’s loss will be a massive win for wherever Andrew goes next. Good on whoever snaps him up!
I’ve worked with Andrew multiple times over my career, and really think he is one of the best in the industry. I expect he has something very big lined up. Will be interesting to see who manages to get him next.
Good luck Andrew on your future endeavours. This is a big loss for WhiteGrey
Huge loss for WhiteGrey and the team of people Andrew led. Andrew is an MD with the smarts, EQ and leadership that inspires people to achieve great things! Who ever gets you next Davers is very lucky – let me know the chosen one when you land – you will kill it.
Really sad to hear this news. Andrew is a great leader who really cares about the business and its people and so this is a massive loss for whiteGrey.
Andrew gave so much of himself to WhiteGrey. He worked extremely hard to make the agency a success. I look forward to seeing where he goes next!
What a massive loss this is, not just for WhiteGrey though all of their clients. A great asset wherever he lands.
HUGE loss for the team over at White. Davvers was truly the people’s champion. No doubt onto bigger and better!
A huge loss for WhiteGrey. Andrew was an incredible MD and leader during my time there. Have heard on the grapevine he’s soon announcing his new role (not surprising) that is beyond the realms of advertising, but far influential in digital and innovation. Best of luck Andrew.
This is a massive loss for whitegrey. Andrew is a tremendous leader but above all, a truly great human being. Whoever he announces he is working for next week is truly blessed to have him and he will do amazing things. Would work for this guy in a heartbeat if he ever asked again.
Terrible loss for WhiteGrey I loved working with Andrew
Big loss for whiteGREY. Davvers brought so much life and energy to the agency which will surely be missed.
Davvers has been an amazing boss, friend and mentor. Without him, WhiteGrey will never be as strong again.
Big loss for WhiteGrey! Andrew was the heartbeat of the company. He always gave 100% and in a very caring way for all staff. Good luck with what come next!
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Andrew both in the UK and Australia. A great loss for WhiteGrey.
Davvers was more than an MD to WhiteGREY he was a fellow colleague who was supportive, approachable and passionate. His next workplace has some great energy and dedication to look forward to!
Big loss for WhiteGrey! Andrew was the heartbeat of the company. He always gave 100% and in a very caring way for all staff. Good luck with what come next!
Davvers was more than an MD to WhiteGREY he was a fellow colleague who was supportive, approachable and passionate. His next workplace has some great energy and dedication to look forward to!
What a huge loss! The next MD will have a lot to live up to.
Someone had big shoes to fill. Congrats Andrew on the next gig.
Andrew was truly one of the best at White when I was there. Must be a devastating loss for the agency.
OH WOW! I cannot believe my eyes!! That’s a big hole to fill for WhiteGrey. Davvers fostered an awesome, energetic and inspiring team to be a part of, which was full of support, motivation and laughs. My White days are gone, but never forgotten #workingatwhite
All the best Davers, loved working together at White.
Andrew is a great MD and leader. He was really incredibly inspiring to work for as well as being a great guy. This is a big loss the whiteGREY.
Wow! What a huge loss that is for WhiteGREY! Such an amazing asset to the company with great skills.
A loss for the agency, Davvers will always be one of the top MDs I’ve ever been fortunate enough to work with. A brilliant leader.
What a shame. Throwing shade on Grey.
Very sad for White to lose such a great leader. Andrew is such an approachable, likeable and professional MD. Can’t wait to find out what the next endeavour is!
Strange decision not to make this guy the CEO based on the comments above.
Whatever happens next for Davvers I know he’ll bring great leadership and great fun. Definitely WhiteGrey’s loss. Excited to see what he does next.
Echo all the comments above. Davvers is the most genuine, passionate and committed leader I’ve worked with. A real shame for White.
Andrew is an amazing MD. Huge loss for Whitegrey. Wherever he’s off too next, they’re lucky to have him!
I’d be off too if I was as loved and admired as Andrew seems to be but was over looked for an [edited under Mumbrella’s comment moderation policy] who’s just been given the CEO gig.
Big loss for the business. Constant energy and always generous with his time for everyone in the business. New gig being announced soon I hear…!
I second that big time.
Please don’t go
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikJony6h_tQ
Loss of one of the great whites, but also the loss of a great leader. Passionate and committed at every turn. Thank you for your continued guidance and mentorship.
What a loss for WhiteGREY.
Davvers is definitely one of the best MDs I’ve ever worked with. He championed the work and the people who worked with him. A brilliant leader. Can’t wait to hear where you’re going 🙂
I’m absolutely thrilled for Davvers – whoever snapped him up are incredibly lucky. He’s one of the most passionate leaders I’ve worked for in my career.
Good luck to the incoming leadership at WhiteGrey – huge boots to fill however I hope the agency continues to prosper.
Onwards and upwards Davers. Looking forward to hearing what is next.
A brilliant leader, mentor and friend. Great news for his next group of colleagues!
Massive loss for WhiteGREY. Andrew is an amazing leader and one of the smartest people I’ve ever worked with. Congratulations to who ever has snapped him up!
You can’t keep a good man down. Can’t wait to officially hear all about your new venture outside of this crazy world we call advertising.
Please let us know where you are going so we can all apply to work there.
Wow suspiciously high number of comments here!!! Lol