After 26 years at Ogilvy Australia, group creative director Andrew Hankin has departed the agency where he built his entire career.
Hankin first joined Ogilvy as an office junior and studio assistant before rising through the ranks to become the group creative director. Reflecting on his tenure, he told B&T he “enjoyed his time” at the business over the past two and a half decades.
“I’m most happy to just be known as someone that enjoyed their time at Ogilvy and helped drive the culture as much as the work…and I’m up for a coffee with anyone who needs me,” he said.
Hankin took to LinkedIn to announce the news.
“Twenty-six years at Ogilvy. It’s hard to put into words what this place has meant to me. Ogilvy hasn’t just been where I worked. It’s where I grew up,” he wrote.
“I walked through these doors at 17 years of age and had the privilege of learning from some of the best minds in our industry, past and present. The lessons, opportunities, friendships and experiences I’ve gained here have shaped both my career and my life.
“Over the years, I’ve been fortunate enough to help win major pitches, create some of the country’s biggest campaigns, stand on stages collecting awards, make ideas which made a genuine difference and work alongside so many talented people.
“Most of all, I’ve been part of a culture and community that has meant everything to me. So it’s incredibly difficult to say goodbye.
“While I’m not alone in this chapter coming to an end, I do know how grateful I am.”
“We thank Hank for an incredible career at Ogilvy, and can’t wait to see what he does next!” An Ogilvy spokesperson told B&T.
Whilst “Hank” didn’t say what is next in his career, the keen New York Knicks fan did joke about trying his hand in the NBA.
“I’m excited for what comes next. Declaring for the NBA draft for the 25th year in a row, if I don’t hear my name called (again), I’m equally excited for another go at this advertising thing.
“I feel incredibly lucky. Thank you, Ogilvy,” he said.
As a copywriter-based creative director, Andrew has had over 20 years experience creating integrated campaigns for some of the country’s biggest brands. He has done work with Coca-Cola, KFC, Pizza Hut, Tooheys, Huggies, Vodafone, Telstra, Nestle (Uncle Tobys, MILO, Soothers), Qantas, LG and Hyundai.
Hank is best known for his passion for melanoma awareness as seen by being a two times exhibiting artist at Sculpture by the Sea, with ideas that touch on this subject. In 2014 his work was voted into the top five in the People’s Choice.
He is also worked with the NSW Government to usher the state through much of COVID.
