Clapshaw takes Knight’s gig at Tequila

Tim Knight is stepping down from his position as Managing Director of all divisions of Tequila\Australia to pursue other opportunities within the industry, to be replaced by Charles Clapshaw (pictured), currently National Head of Digital atThe Furnace – effective early August.

“It’s been a whirlwind 3.5 years with great memories” said Knight. “Both Tequila\ and Whybin\TBWA as a whole have gone from strength to strength during this time. And, the industry has changed dramatically, creating opportunities that I’m now keen to pursue”

Says Des Speakman the Chief Executive Officer of Whybin\TBWA\Tequila , “Tim has done a great job and he leaves us with a strong, well integrated Tequila\ that benefits from an enhanced reputation in the market place. I take this opportunity to thank him for his commitment and to wish him every success in the future.”

Says Clapshaw: “Leading Tequila Digital is an ambition realised. It’s areunion with old friends as well as the opportunity to innovate withsome of the most creative brains in the industry. Can’t wait to hit theground running. Let’s go!”

For the last four years, Clapshaw has been the National Head of Digitalfor The Furnace managing a team of over 25 across business includingPeugeot, Fairfax, Qantas, Australian Federal Government, Skins,Cadbury and GSK.

Prior to that, Charles was Head of Interactive at both P&G and Air New Zealand.