Toby Talbot quits as chief creative role DDB Sydney to return to New Zealand

Returning to New Zealand: Talbot

DDB Sydney’s chief creative officer Toby Talbot is leaving the agency after less than two years years to return to New Zealand and join boutique agency Assignment Group.

Talbot will take up a managing partner position with the agency founded by former Clemenger BBDO Melbourne CEO, Peter Biggs, having joined DDB Australia from Whybin\TBWA New Zealand to replace Dylan Harrison in August 2014.

Mumbrella understands DDB hopes to unveil its new creative lead by the end of the week, with Talbot involved in the selection process for his successor.