Angus Hennah to replace Andrew Fraser as JWT Sydney ECD, Pete Ogden to ECD of JWT NZ

CurrentJWT New Zealand creative director Angus Hennah (left, with beard) willbe replacing Andrew Fraser as JWT Sydney executive creative director,effective October this year. As a result, Peter Ogden (far left) hasbeen promoted from deputy CD to ECD of the New Zealand office.

Fraser is departing JWT after twelve months as ECD. Says Fraser: “I’vereally enjoyed my year at JWT Sydney and I know the creative team willthrive under Angus’s stewardship.”

Hennahhas spent the past three years as ECD of JWT New Zealand – and iswidely credited for turning around the now highly regarded CreativeDepartment.

“Angus has been highly respected by our team here in Sydney and acrossthe network for sometime now. He’s a proven leader – one whoconsistently delivers great work. He’ll slot in nicely to JWT Sydney,”said Noel Magnus, CEO of JWT Australia and New Zealand.

“And you know, it’s particularly nice to reward someone within the network” added Magnus.

Hennah’s pedigree is extensive. He’s worked at Clemenger BBDO in Sydneyand Wellington; made the top ‘Workers’ list in Campaign Brief’s TheWork every year since 2004 – and was the lead Creative on NZRU’swinning Rugby World Cup 2011 Bid.

Hennah’s work has been recognized at all major local and internationalaward shows including; Clio, One Show, D&AD, AWARD, Axis, Effiesand Cannes – including a Silver Lion at Cannes for the Ford MondeoBalloons viral in 2008.

Prior to taking up the Deputy CD role at JWT New Zealand, Ogden workedat DDB Sydney for over ten years after beginning his career in the UK,spending ten years at Bates and BBDO. Ogden’s work has been recognizedat D&AD, One Show, Clio and AWARD.

Says Simon Fitch, JWT New Zealand Managing Director: “Peter has made anenormous contribution to the agency and our clients since his arrivalat the agency. With Angus taking over the JWT Sydney ECD role, Peter ismore than ready to take the helm in the creative department.”