DARKHORSE, the PR and social agency, has announced a significant leadership transition as part of its continued expansion across the Asia-Pacific region. Co-Founder Mike Hewitt has been appointed as the new CEO, transitioning from Auckland to Sydney. This move is part of the agency\u2019s strategic growth following notable successes in its Auckland, Sydney, and Singapore offices.<\/p>\n
In addition to Hewitt\u2019s appointment, Francesca Kelly, previously a business partner, will step into the role of Managing Director NZ, filling the position vacated by Hewitt. Co-Founder and Executive Creative Director Liam Taylor will continue to support the agency\u2019s executive management and global expansion efforts.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis move to beautiful Sydney is an exciting new chapter for our agency. I\u2019m thrilled about our ambitious plan to take DARKHORSE\u2019s unique approach and export it globally,\u201d said Mike Hewitt.<\/p>\n
He further noted, \u201cSince Project Worldwide\u2019s acquisition of DARKHORSE in 2018, we\u2019ve been focused on becoming a truly global agency. Backed by Project\u2019s network of 15 agencies, 42 markets, and over 2,000 teammates, we have exciting plans for growth and enhancing our client services.\u201d<\/p>\n
The announcement follows recent successes, including securing high-profile accounts such as Sephora and extending collaborations with established clients like Jaguar Land Rover and Pernod Ricard.<\/p>\n
Francesca Kelly remarked, \u201cThese leadership changes mark a pivotal moment for our agency, strengthening our ability to serve clients like BP, Pernod Ricard, and L\u2019Or\u00e9al. Our expanded footprint across Australia and New Zealand offers exciting new opportunities for our team and further solidifies our position in the market.\u201d<\/p>\n
Liam Taylor added, \u201cI\u2019m looking forward to collaborating with Mike in this new phase and excited that Francesca\u2019s promotion will ensure strong continuity in New Zealand while driving our future direction.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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