303 Perth appoints agency leader and marketer Simon Lamplough CEO as agency expands

Following sustained growth and continued capability expansion, leading WA agency 303 has appointed proven agency leader and marketer Simon Lamplough as its new CEO.

Starting next month, Lamplough (above left) will lead the Perth team across its integrated creative, strategy, data and analytics, design and production offering plus its leading media capability 303 Mediahub.

He will also lead the integration of Marketforce’s creative business, which – as announced last week – was acquired by 303 in a move that will significantly bolster the agency’s capability and client roster. 303 is part of Attivo Group.

Lamplough brings more than 20 years’ experience consulting to some of the UK and Australia’s biggest brands; most recently as Chief Customer Officer at Kitchen Warehouse, and prior to that Managing Director at Clemenger BBDO in Melbourne.

Sue Squillace (above centre), CEO Attivo Group, 303 and Mediahub said the significant appointment had come at a crucial point of expansion for 303. Beyond the acquisition of Marketforce’s creative capability, 303 Mediahub also recently hired seven new staff and won a raft of new business including Australian Cancer Research Foundation, Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea brand refresh for Cancer Council, and Melanoma Australia, while also being appointed to the WA Government CUA panel for Media Strategy and Buying.

Says Squillace: “Simon is well known for being a great leader and strategic operator that is well connected both within the East and West Australian markets. His experience both within agencies and client-side will bring a deep understanding of our current and future clients’ challenges, and how best to meet them. He’s also a great fit for the agency and will work well with our existing leadership team. We can’t wait for him to get started.”

Former 303 Mediahub Managing Director René Migliore departed the agency several months ago, with General Manager Kylie Macey and Chief Strategy Officer Matt Oakley overseeing the Perth office in the interim.

Says Attivo and 303 Executive Chairman Anthony Gregorio (above right): “Kylie and Matt have done an outstanding job of running the agency during a busy period, whilst we searched for a new Perth leader. In recognition and the expanding remit of the agency they have been promoted to Managing Partners.

“We’re thrilled to have Simon join when 303’s ambitious growth strategy is coming to fruition. With new staff, expanded capabilities and ongoing new business, it’s a great time to have someone as
talented as Simon join the team to lead it into its next chapter.”

Says Lamplough: “Moving client-side after years of agency leadership has been a great experience, and it was particularly satisfying to be part of a team that championed creativity to drive exceptional year-on-year growth. But it is time for a new challenge. I’ve always admired 303’s challenger mindset, its strong reputation for creative problem solving and nimble approach, so the opportunity to lead its Perth team at a time of rapid expansion was one I jumped at.”

303 Mediahub is part of Attivo, a marketing services group with agencies in Australia, New Zealand and the U.S., including 303, Tonic, Farrimond, DNY and Hill Holliday.

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