Initiative names Nick Durrant as national chief partnerships and investment officer

September 13, 2017 10:39

Former News Corp general manager Nick Durrant has been appointed as Initiative’s national chief partnerships and investment officer, the company has announced.

The role – a new position at the IPG Mediabrands owned agency as part of its ‘cultural branding positioning’ – is the latest in a series of senior appointments this year.

IPG Mediabrands Initiative CEO Melissa Fein with chief investment officer Nick Durrant

Durrant has been at News Corp for the past two and a half years, most recently as the national general manager of trading.

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Paul Wallbank

Paul Wallbank was news editor at Mumbrella between June 2017 and June 2019. Previously he's covered business and technology issues for outlets ranging from The Australian and Sydney Morning Herald to the ABC and Business Spectator.

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5 COMMENTS

Gezza 13 Sep 17

Well done Nick – great hire.

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GH 13 Sep 17

Congrats Nick!

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Open Mike 13 Sep 17

Great hire. Well done. Can someone explain what “cultrual branding” means though?

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Bruce M 13 Sep 17

Well done Duzza & Mel.

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Anonymous 14 Sep 17

congrats Mel and Mr D!

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