Award-winning independent communication agency Horizon Communication Group (Horizon)launched Green Horizon, a special division of the business dedicated to environmental and sustainability projects.
Green Horizon will build on the agency’s 30 years of experience in the sustainability space spanning recycling education, sustainable packaging, renewable energy, international aid, food waste and child protection. The new division’s mandate is to help people, projects and brands work towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and make a tangible difference to the planet.
Green Horizon will be led by Head of Sustainability Alice Johnson, who brings more than 10 years’ experience collaborating with sustainability organisations.
Johnson said, “Horizon has always had sustainability and social impact at its heart. Now is the time to consolidate that experience and take our expertise to the market in a fresh way. No matter where you are on your sustainability journey, Horizon has the know-how to help you reach the right audiences with clear and concise communications,”
“I am delighted to leverage my experience and passion for sustainability across the 17 areas outlined by the UN’s SDGs and continue to make a difference to the planet.
Justin Flaherty, CEO Horizon Communication Group, commented: “Alice continues to impress our clients with her knowledge and understanding of the sustainability space – she gets sustainability, understands circular economy and is passionate about helping organisations tell their stories.”
Green Horizon is working with one of Australia’s most trusted environmental organisations Planet Ark. Rebecca Gilling, Planet Ark, Co-CEO and executive director commented: “We’ve worked with Horizon on sustainability communications for many years with great success. Green Horizon is a natural offshoot for this creative and entrepreneurial team and is set to flourish under Alice’s able leadership.”
Award Winning Agency appoints Preya McMahon as head of integrated growth and development. Horizon is also pleased to announce the appointment of Preya McMahon as Head of Integrated Growth and Development.
McMahon, who previously owned and ran one of Australia’s leading consumer agencies, Zing Communications, brings a wealth of experience to the agency and will lead business development.
McMohan said, “After taking a three-year break from agency life to pursue other interests it was going to take something with substance and purpose to get me back into comms,”
“Horizon are experts in sustainability, particularly at the government and regulatory level, and I want to use my experience in consumer-facing projects to bring that conversation to new clients and audiences.”
Justin Flaherty, CEO, Horizon Communication Group said: “It’s not every day you get to add an industry gun to your team. It goes without saying we are delighted to welcome Preya to help us launch and grow Green Horizon. At Horizon we work on the work that matters, and Preya’s unrivalled experience, creative mindset and industry connections make her the perfect fit to help us take Green Horizon to the next level.”
