Edelman’s Michelle Hutton to return to Australia as CEO Steve Spurr announces sabbatical

Edelman Australia has announced CEO Steve Spurr will leave at the end of July to take a sabbatical, with Michelle Hutton returning from Europe to take up the role upon his departure.

It will be a return to the role of Australian CEO for Hutton, who ran Edelman’s local operations before relocating to the UK to serve in several international roles for the agency, including in her current role as managing director, global client strategy. In addition to her responsibilities as CEO, Hutton will also become chief growth officer for the Asia Pacific region.

Steve Spurr has been with the agency for 21 years