Damien Whitney joins JWT as head of broadcast
Angus Hennah, executive creative director of JWT Sydney has appointed Damien Whitney as JWT Head of Broadcast, replacing Gerri Hamill. Hamill is moving to JWT Singapore, as JWT Head of Broadcast, Global, Lux and Sunsilk Asia, following 10 years with JWT Sydney.
Says Hennah: “Damien truly is one of Australia’s best agency producers – he’s experienced, creatively astute, commercial, collaborative and we’re thrilled that he will be running our Broadcast department.”
Whitney leaves BWM to take up his new role at JWT in August. Highly regarded in the industry, he is well known for transforming BWM’s traditional TV department into the current OnScreen department incorporating online and digital media needs.
“I’ve had many great experiences and made some fabulous friends at BWM. But put simply, it was time for a change. This opportunity with JWT arose and I couldn’t resist. JWT has some great people and I can’t wait to get started,” says Whitney.
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Top man. Generous enough not to steal the best jobs from his producers. And great fun a to have around in the office or on a shoot. Big loss for BWM. Big gain for JWT.
I’ve worked with him, I know.
Looks like one of those caught in drink driving photos
Congratulations Damien and good luck Gerri!
Congratulations mate, theyre lucky to have you
Well done Damo,
Congratulations mate.
Watto
Look after him Johnny Lam, Damo’s a keeper x
Dude’s a dead ringer for Pim Verbeek.
I had the pleasure of working with Damien for a couple of years and he is a gentleman, a funny guy, an excellent drunk shoulder masseuse (whether you want one or not) and he also has one of the strongest work ethics I’ve come across.
He will be a benefit to any organisation, especially if they have knotted shoulders.
I hope they are paying you well – crap agency compared to BWM
I feel so lucky to have had the honour to work with Damien over the last fews years. He is one of the most honest, fun loving, loyal person I have ever met. Not to mention what an amazing, well respected producer he is. You will be sadly missed by all your friends at BWM and JWT are so fortunate to have you on board.
Thanks, Mom, but you’re embarrassing me.
Great guy and excellent agency producer – organised, straight forward and fun to work with. Always has his eye on the best result but makes the process enjoyable. Just the type of person you always want to work with. Coup for JWT.