Ogilvy Sydney Group Creative Director Andrew “Hank” Hankin departs after 26 years
After 26 years with Ogilvy Australia, Group Creative Director Andrew “Hank” Hankin has departed the agency. Hankin initially joined Ogilvy as a 17-year-old office junior and studio assistant before rising through the ranks to become one of its most respected creative leaders.
Announcing the news on LinkedIn, Hankin reflected on a career spent almost entirely under the Ogilvy banner, describing the agency as more than just a workplace: “26 years at Ogilvy. It’s hard to put into words what this place has meant to me.
“Ogilvy hasn’t just been where I worked. It’s where I grew up.
“I walked through these doors at 17 years of age and had the privilege of learning from some of the best minds in our industry, past and present. The lessons, opportunities, friendships and experiences I’ve gained here have shaped both my career and my life.
“Over the years, I’ve been fortunate enough to help win major pitches, create some of the country’s biggest campaigns, stand on stages collecting awards, make ideas which made a genuine difference and work alongside so many talented people.
“Most of all, I’ve been part of a culture and community that has meant everything to me.
“So it’s incredibly difficult to say goodbye.
“While I’m not alone in this chapter coming to an end, I do know how grateful I am.
“To the extraordinary people I’ve worked with, the lifelong friends I’ve made, the talented people whose careers I’ve been lucky enough to help nurture, my wonderful clients over the years, especially the Nestlé team, whose support and friendship have meant so much, thank you.
“And to the creative leaders, partners and mentors who trusted me, challenged me and inspired me along the way, thank you for helping to shape the person I am today.
“I leave with deep gratitude and countless memories.
“I’m excited for what comes next. Declaring for the NBA draft for the 25th year in a row, if I don’t hear my name called (again), I’m equally excited for another go at this advertising thing.
“I feel incredibly lucky.
“Thank you, Ogilvy.
A spokesperson from Ogilvy said: “We thank Hank for an incredible career at Ogilvy, and can’t wait to see what he does next!”
Over more than two decades, Hankin worked across some of Australia’s biggest brands, including Coca-Cola, KFC, Vodafone, Telstra, Qantas, Hyundai and Nestlé, while helping win major pitches, create award-winning campaigns and mentor the next generation of creative talent.
Beyond advertising, Hankin has built a reputation for pursuing ideas that extend into culture and the arts. In 2014, he was selected to exhibit at Sculpture by the Sea, where his work was voted into the People’s Choice top five and featured by both The Sydney Morning Herald and the Los Angeles Times.
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