Landor Associates hires Ashley Webster in marketing manager role and Russell Brown in finance director role in its Sydney office

October 4 2012, 10:51 am | BY Lynchy | No Comments

Ashley Webster.jpgStrategic brand consulting and design firm, Landor Associates, has today announced it has appointed Ashley Webster (left) to the newly created role of marketing manager and Russell Brown in the role of finance director as the company continues to grow its service offering in Sydney.

 

Webster will take on his marketing manager role with international experience in multicultural marketing, brand strategy and design, fashion and interior design.

 

With previous experience working for global publisher, Conde Nast, in New York, where she assisted on the production of Women’s Wear Daily and W Magazine, Ashley joined ACP Magazines upon arrival in Sydney, before signing on as sales & marketing manager for e2.

Russell B photo.jpgWebster’s notable achievements include the transcreation of global campaigns for clients such as Nike, Coca-Cola and GAP, winning Questacon’s new brand and experience centre design, and project management for Sony Australia’s new in-store experience.

 

Says Webster: “Landor is known world-wide for their innovation, professionalism and heritage within the industry. It’s an exciting time to be joining the Sydney team and I look forward to helping develop Landor’s reputation even further.”

Brown (left) is responsible for ensuring sound financial decision making and accurate financial reporting and project accounting across all offices in the region.

Before joining Landor, Brown served as financial controller of the Specialist Communications network of WPP, based in London. In this role, he managed reporting, forecasting and budgeting for a broad range of Group companies. Prior to WPP, Brown began his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers within the audit and transaction support department.

 

Says Dominic Walsh, managing director at Landor: “A successful 2012 has positioned us well for further growth into 2013. Both Ashley and Russell bring with them a great deal of energy, along with their respective talents and experience.”