Communications agency Blueprint has extended its global footprint with the appointment of David Ducker (pictured above) as its business director for theAsia-Pacific region.

Ducker will lead the agency’s operations for the region from its new Melbourne office, and brings 13 years’ experience working both client and agency-side with the likes of BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Jaguar Land Rover.

He also has over eight years of digital experience, and joins Blueprint from Motortrak, where he headed up its Australian client services office and Asia-Pacific operations.

Blueprint managing director Lucy Hayman said the company was excited about bringing Ducker on board.

“His unrivalled experience and knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region strengthens our ability to deliver exceptional service and support to our clients, wherever they are in the world,” she said.

Commenting on his appointment, Ducker said: “I’m thrilled to be joining the Blueprint team and expanding their international reputation for quality and innovation to Asia-Pacific clients.”

Ducker’s appointment follows that of Lars Borgwardt as business director for the Middle East and Africa in September 2016.