Thompson Spencer’s Melanie Spencer receives commendation at Women Leading Change Awards

Melanie Spencer, CEO and Co-Founder of full-funnel creative and media agency, Thompson Spencer, has received a commendation in the CEO of the Year category at Campaign Asia-Pacific’s Women Leading Change Awards held in Singapore on Monday.

Now in its ninth year, the Women Leading Change Awards support and spotlight high-level innovation and impact by honouring trailblazing women who are shaping the future.

Standing proud in a global line-up of distinguished business leaders, Spencer was awarded the only commendation in the category and was the only finalist from Australia or New Zealand.

Receiving a commendation is a significant international recognition of Spencer’s leadership, creative vision and commercial tenacity. Over the last year, she has overseen the full integration of Thompson Spencer’s multiple business units into one full-service (and full-noise!) offering, opened new offices in Australia and led the successful merger with performance agency Reason – making Thompson Spencer one of New Zealand’s largest independent agencies.

“It was already very humbling to be shortlisted, but to receive a commendation – and as the only Kiwi or Aussie recognised – it’s honestly just incredible,” said Spencer. “What this commendation really is though, is a reflection of the amazing ambition and energy of our whole team and the wonderful clients who put their trust in us and back what we do. I’m so proud of what we’ve built together and where we’re heading next. I’d like to extend big congratulations to the winner, Sue-Ann Lim of Universal McCann Malaysia, as well as my very heartfelt thanks to the judging panel – which included many leaders I’ve long admired.”

Under Spencer’s leadership, Thompson Spencer is rewriting the playbook for modern marketing – powered by always hunting for the edge and a thriving team that delivers on results-driven work that makes lasting creative and commercial impact for clients.