AMI Sir Charles McGrath Award winner Launa Inman has joined the GPY&R Melbourne Team.

Currently a non-executive director of Super Retail Group, Commonwealth Bank and Bellamy’s Organic, Inman has previously served as the first female managing director of Target Australia and OfficeWorks and is recognised as a highly accomplished businesswoman and marketer.

“I’m excited by the direction of the agency, its leadership team and service offering,” Inman said. “It’s a business that is truly customer focused. The diverse client list brings opportunity for constant and interesting business challenges, and of course, exciting solutions.”

Managing partner Matt Farrugia added, “Launa is one of the most respected business leaders in Australia today and we are thrilled to announce her joining GPY&R Melbourne. We will greatly benefit from her retail and management experience, which in turn will help our clients’ innovate and grow their businesses.”

Managing partner Julian Bell also added, “Continuing to grow George Patterson Y&R’s retail capability is a key agency objective for 2016.

“To this end, Launa’s appointment will help deliver on this, bringing immense retail, fashion and corporate knowledge.”