Y&R Group names Phil McDonald new group CEO of ANZ as Jason Buckley departs

January 27, 2016 10:47

New Y&R ANZ CEO Phil McDonald

Phil McDonald has been named as new CEO of Y&R Group Australia and New Zealand to replace Jason Buckley, who is leaving after four years.

It is the first big move in the WPP’s operations since the merger with STW was announced last year, and sees the head of Y&R Group Brisbane take the top national job.

McDonald has been with Y&R for nearly a decade and has been a driving force behind its new business plan in the region, helping to add a number of clients, including McDonald’s and Microsoft.

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Simon Canning

Simon Canning was Mumbrella's marketing and advertising editor from 2015-2017. In a career spanning journalism and communications over more than 30 years Simon has become one of Australia’s most respected analysts and commentators on the advertising, marketing and media industries. A regular commentator on radio and TV, Simon has also worked in media in the US and UK .