Move and win roundup: Week of April 20, 2026

After five years as an independent shop Hero’s ECD in Australia, Shane Geffen will depart at the end of April. Incoming co-creative directors Andrew Woodhead and Sue Young will take over leadership responsibilities. 

Omnicom Advertising Asia has named Ellie Brocklehurst as chief growth & marketing officer as part of a newly formed regional leadership team, assembled in the wake of the group's acquisition of IPG. Brocklehurst joins from TBWA Asia, where she served as CMO.

Meanwhile, Peter Khoury, chief creative officer, and chief strategy officer Emmanuel Sabbagh, as well as chief innovation officer Melissa Daniels, will take on expanded regional responsibilities while retaining their leadership roles at TBWA Singapore. Andreas Krasser adds the title of chief client partner to his role as CEO of Omnicom Advertising Hong Kong. Rounding out the team is S. Subramanyeswar, who steps in as chief knowledge officer post-acquisition, alongside his existing role as chief strategy officer for Omnicom Advertising India. The new structure is designed to strengthen long-term cultural relevance for brands across the region.

David Gatt has joined Omnicom Oceania as managing director, marketing operations & ecosystem design. Joining from Deloitte, Gatt brings more than 15 years of expertise in marketing automation and operating model design. In this newly created role, Gatt will help brands navigate the complex data and technology landscape, driving accountable and effective growth in an AI‑driven environment.

Sally Ng joins Singapore-headquartered adtech firm Adzymic as managing partner for North Asia. Based in Hong Kong, Ng will drive commercial growth and market development across Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the Greater Bay Area. She reports to Executive Director and Co‑founder Kenniess Wong, as the company advances its AI-powered advertising stack.  

Source: Campaign Asia-Pacific