Howatson+Company snares Kristie Thistlethwaite from The Works for managing partner role

Kristie Thistlethwaite has joined Howatson+Company in the role of managing partner. With 15 years experience, Thistlethwaite started her career in London before moving to Sydney and The Works six years ago to lead the Optus, News Corp, LG, Aware Super and Goodman Fielder business.

Says Thistlewaite: “I’m thrilled to be working with the brilliant and talented team at Howatson+Co. The energy and momentum in the agency right now is like nothing I’ve seen before. Looking forward to partnering with the clients both existing and new.”

Thistlethwaite is one of only two managing partners at Howatson+Company and will be based in Sydney. Rebecca Robertson continues as managing partner after joining the agency in its foundation year and holds the additional responsibility of leading the Melbourne campus of H+Co. Both Robertson and Thistlethwaite report to Renee Hyde, managing director.

Says Chris Howatson, founder and CEO, Howatson+Co: “We’re been very fortunate to attract such senior business management talent, in Kristie and previously, Bec. Kristie perfectly reflects our values, our commitment to our clients and our philosophy of intersectional creativity. I’m really happy she’s here.”

The appointment of Thistlewaite is to support a number of new client arrivals which will be announced over the coming month.