Catmur departs DDB Asia-Pacific

AUCKLAND - DDB Asia-Pacific's chief creative officer Paul Catmur has left the agency to join Y&R as executive creative director for Australia and New Zealand.

The Auckland-based Catmur (pictured), who had been in the role for about two years, is believed to have made the announcement to his colleagues in a staff email.

It's understood Catmur commented that DDB was heading in the right direction in the email, although he added Asia needed a push to get going. He also thanked staff for their camaraderie and commitment.

Both Catmur and DDB regional chief John Ziegler were unavailable for comment.