DARKHORSE accelerates Australian growth with new appointments, clients and Sydney HQ
Brand experience and communications agency DARKHORSE continues to expand its Australian footprint, securing client wins, bringing on new team members and debuting a new inner city home.
The Sydney office’s recent wins include Bentley, Sephora, ZEEKR and Chemist Warehouse, which all join the portfolio alongside established clients like Jaguar Land Rover and Pernod Ricard.
This client growth continues to attract standout talent, both new and familiar faces. Frankie Gair (above left) has rejoined the stables as Business Director, bringing over a decade of experience in experiential and brand campaigns. Most recently, across roles at New Moon Australia and The World Of, she has led major projects for clients including AFC Australian Fashion Week, Hermès and ASICS. Joining her is Senior Producer Isabella Ireland (right), previously of Studio Messa, where she delivered campaigns for Dior Beauty, American Express, Snapchat, Vogue and more.
Last week DARKHORSE unveiled a spacious new home, which it will share with George P. Johnson. Both agencies are part of Project Worldwide, a creative alliance of 14 agencies and 45 offices around the world. Located at 55 Clarence Street in Sydney’s CBD, the Project Hub is designed to be a centre of collaboration and culture, offering wraparound services for ambitious brands.
“We’ve been proud to support DARKHORSE as they’ve evolved from a Kiwi indie to a global player with offices across New Zealand, Australia and Singapore,” says Ben Taylor, Project CEO Asia Pacific. “It’s a combination of client-centricity, smart creativity and white glove polish that makes DARKHORSE truly exceptional and we’re thrilled about this next chapter of their growth.”
“We started the year with ambitious growth goals for Australia, and it’s been inspiring to see our team accomplish them,” says DARKHORSE founder and CEO Mike Hewitt. “There’s a real sense that we’re just getting started, and we’re excited for all that’s to come.”