Stu Turner reemerges in key Wunderman Thompson role
Wunderman Thompson Australia has appointed Stu Turner as its national executive creative director, following his exit from indie creative agency Edge last month.
Turner will replace the agency’s current chief creative officer, João Braga, who will be moving on to “fresh opportunities in Australia” later this month.
Stu Turner
Prior to his six months as Edge’s ECD, Turner worked in Havas, DDB, Saatchi & Saatchi and TBWA.
He said of his appointment: “I’ve been looking for something genuinely unique and different in the market for a number of years.
“It’s the combination of independent thinking and ingenuity, mixed with and backed by the capability and experience of a network that genuinely want to make world noticing work.
“I believe Wunderman Thompson is primed for that. And together with talented humans who also value people and culture, like Gav (Gavin Bain, CEO) and Mel (Mel Wiese, CSO), it’s going to be an era to remember where we build something remarkable.”
Braga said, “It’s been an epic ride with Wunderman Thompson, from Asia to Australia to Cannes and so many incredible people all over the world but, after six years, it’s the right time for something new.
“I’m really proud of the team I helped build since I landed on these shores a couple of years ago so it’s been great to be involved in the transition and make sure they stay in great shape.
“I now take with me these very special experiences and friendships while I decide my next steps in Australia.”
The transition will take place over August, with Turner and Braga working together on handover with the team and clients.
