SAUCE. Creative Agency appoints Ella-Maude Wilson to Creative Art Director role

SAUCE. The Creative Agency. has announced the appointment of Ella-Maude Wilson as Creative Art Director. This strategic hire comes in response to growing client demand and reaffirming the agency’s commitment to delivering Powerful, Simple, Beautiful work.

“Creative effectiveness doesn’t happen by accident – it’s a result of bringing the right minds together,” said Tom Ootes, Managing Director and Principal at SAUCE. “Ella-Maude brings something rare: a blend of instinct, insight, and impact. She’s not just here to fill a role – she’s here to push the agency, and our clients, into exciting new territories.”

Wilson brings a wealth of creative firepower to the team, with four years of experience shaping campaigns for leading South Australian brands, including the University of South Australia, RAA, Adelaide Fringe, Foodland and Guide Dogs SA/NT. A creative leader and mentor, she is also helping the next generation of advertising creatives as an AWARD School 2025 tutor.

“Ella brings true depth and meaning to her thinking, which comes to life in her clever ideas and remarkable creative work,” said Michael Gagliardi, Co-Creative Director at SAUCE with Dave Ormston.

“Her intuitive understanding of both strategy and emotion is a powerful combination. We can’t wait to see her talents and imagination shine,” said Ormston.

“It’s an incredibly exciting time to be joining SAUCE,” said Wilson. “You can really feel the momentum behind the agency. There’s a clear upward trajectory, and I’m eager to help drive that forward.”

Wilson’s appointment follows addition to the account service team with Ry Pahl and Hayley Riessen also joining the team recently. With these appointments, SAUCE has now grown to a 16-strong team of creative and strategic talent – to service a 23% growth of its client base since rebranding from Black Sheep Advertising in November.

Meet the full team at SAUCE: saucecreativeagency.com.au