M&C Saatchi promotes Timmins to group head

M&C Saatchi has promoted long-serving group account director Mark Timmins to group head. Timmins will oversee a portfolio of clients that includes: Eftpos, Freedom, JCurve, Lend Lease, Moccona and Pizza Hut.

The promotion is the latest chapter in Mr Timmins’ remarkably storied career at M&C Saatchi. He joined the agency in March 2001 to manage the re-launch of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program. Since then, he has worked for no less than 22 clients over nine categories at M&C Saatchi. Included was five years on Optus where he managed every division of the major account.

M&C Saatchi managing director David Whittle said Timmins’s rise through the M&C Saatchi business is a tribute to his ability and drive: “Mark has always been one of those special suits that clients love to work with. His professionalism, passion and polish is second to none,” says Whittle. “His 10-year tenure at M&C Saatchi is testament to the staff and client retention we enjoy at the agency.”

Says Timmins: “I’ve been lucky enough to grow my career at M&C Saatchi and I’m really excited about the opportunity ahead.”