AJF Partnership founding partner, Adam Francis will depart the agency at the end of April, concluding an 18-year chapter and the agency’s transition from being a founder-led business.
GrowthOps CEO Clint Cooper described Francis’ departure from AJF as the conclusion of a remarkable 18-year chapter, where along with his founding partners, he built a formidable creative agency.
“We are sincerely grateful to Adam for his outstanding contribution to the formation of AJF, and its development and success since. Adam’s entrepreneurial leadership, talent and caring nature have created value for the team at AJF, the group and our clients.
“Adam has built a legacy that will endure within the agency, the clients with whom he has worked, and the countless number of professionals he has mentored along the way.”
Adam Francis said, “I am going to miss the ad game, especially all the friends I made along the way. I have always thought it’s a young person’s industry – so my time is well and truly up.
“Massive thanks to everyone that carried me over the journey, including all the brands and suppliers. You have all made it a rewarding career and I enjoyed your company and the challenges.
“I am looking forward to taking everything I have learnt and starting fresh within a new industry or two after spending some time with my beautiful family.”
AJF managing director Con Frantzeskos said, “I would like to echo Clint’s sentiments. We are incredibly grateful to Adam for what he and the partners have built.
“From the beginning, AJF has been driven by effectiveness, partnering with some of Australia’s biggest and most iconic brands. Our team has built long-term, unifying brand platforms making it one of the best agencies in Australia.
“We continue to build on the legacy of effectiveness, creativity and partnerships that sits at the heart of AJF.”
