Simon Veksner exits Hungry Beast, takes creative helm at BuzzFeed Australia

Former Naked and DDB creative and founder of social media agency Hungry Beast, Simon Veskner has joined BuzzFeed Australia as the publisher’s first senior creative lead, Mumbrella can reveal.

Veksner joins BuzzFeed Australia after two and a half years working on his own social media agency – Hungry Beast – which will shut its doors.

Veksner believes BuzzFeed’s values align with his own

Prior to starting his own agency, Veksner was Naked Communications‘ head of ideas, as the agency looked to rebrand as a creative agency. He also served as creative partner at DDB Sydney, having started his career in journalism with the London Evening Standard.