Former DDB managing partner Amanda Wheeler joins Leo Burnett as new chief client partner
Leo Burnett Australia has announced the arrival of Amanda Wheeler who joins the agency as chief client partner on Suncorp and Craveable Brands, effective immediately.
Wheeler brings to the role over 20 years’ experience working in the advertising industry. Her expert knowledge across a broad range of skills comes from her background practicing as a journalist, strategist, communications manager, public relations manager, senior planner, team leader, general manager and managing partner.
Wheeler was managing partner at DDB Group Australia, where she managed a portfolio of blue chip clients, including Volkswagen, Skoda, Freedom and Unilever.
Prior to this role, Wheeler was general manager of Innocean Australia and responsible for helping to establish the agency in its early days. Here, she developed and expanded on Innocean’s capabilities and services in Australia, leading the agency’s partnership with foundation clients Hyundai and Kia.
Says Wheeler: “I’ve been lucky enough to have had roles right across the industry from through-the-line advertising and strategic planning through to public relations, event management and sponsorship activation.
“I’m a passionate advocate for creativity that extends well beyond a television showreel and therefore truly excited to join an agency that acts like a true all-encompassing creative powerhouse.”
Says Melinda Geertz, CEO, Leo Burnett Australia: “I’m thrilled to welcome Amanda to Leo’s. Her passion for ideas and creativity is infectious, and her track record for creating outstanding client partnerships that encourage award-winning ideas is impressive.
“Amanda is also a lovely human being – someone who shares our values and respects our culture.”
27 Comments
Congratulations Leo’s! Amanda is the best.
One of the greatest in the business. A champion of creative work, and an absolute champion of a person too. Brilliant hire Leo’s .
Truly the best – she is a reason I’d work for Leo’s, knowing I’d have that creative and client leadership combined
Such an amazing operator and human. Lucky to have Amanda Leo’s
Needless to say, lunch is now on you!! Once again, congratulations. Super pleased for you and know you’ll absolutely nail it.
Amanda is a true leader with style and substance, a great hire for Leos
Amanda is one of those rare people in advertising who genuinely cares about the people she works with, helps in producing the best possible creative for the client & agency, as well as being a wonderful woman. I’d work with her again in a heartbeat.
YESSSSS! Excellent hire Leos & congrats Wheels!
One of the best suits in the business. An advocate for great creative work, awesome all round human, fountain of knowledge and a great baker! Good on ya wheels and Go Leo’s!
Congrats Amanda! So well deserved.
Onya Wheels!
Amanda is inspiring, creatively driven and a 10/10 human. Amazing hire.
Wheels is a GOOD ONE!
One of the gooduns! Lots of experience and loads of respect.
Smart, passionate, compassionate and a true creative champion. Leo’s you’re lucky to have her. Kill it Wheels!
lovely person, excellent all round operator and probably the best ‘creative suit’ in Australia
So good to see such an incredible operator continue to soar. Congratulations Amanda.
Awesome congrats Amanda
Congrats Amanda.
Keep kicking goals…
What fantastic news. Very proud of my dear friend. And so nice to see all these lovely comments – go Mandy!
Thrilled for Wheels…a true friend and what a professional creator and curator.
Congrats Wheels and nice work Leo’s.
Congratulations Amanda – well deserved, can’t wait to see the magic you bring to Suncorp
That is a really nice thread of compliments to read. I don’t know the person concerned but it’s awesome to see someone who unanimously yields such positive responses.
I’m a bit late to the party on this one, but congratulations Leo’s. Amanda is one of the very best.
Well done Amanda! That new office is amazing too.
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