M+C Saatchi adds Topher Jones as client experience director; Louise Rutherford joins as client partner

M+C Saatchi has bolstered its leadership team with two senior appointments across national and Melbourne offices.

Topher Jones has been named client experience director, a newly created national role based in Sydney. In Melbourne, Louise Rutherford has joined as client partner to help strengthen the office’s leadership and drive growth.

Jones will head up client services across both Sydney and Melbourne, integrating specialist expertise and supporting agency growth. Jones joins from Droga5 Sydney and brings more than 17 years’ experience working with brands including Westpac, Suntory, MLA and British Airways.

Rutherford joins the agency from Thinkerbell, where she managed accounts including GWM and Bupa, and has also held roles with TBWA, The Monkeys and Grey London.