VML has announced that Jo Millington has rejoined the agency’s Brisbane office as managing partner.
In the newly created role, she will work alongside VML Brisbane and Perth managing director Adam Kennedy and key leaders to further propel the growth and success of the agency and its client partners.
“Everyone that’s met Jo, knows she’s a force of nature. She’s an energiser, problem solver and truth-teller that loves partnering with clients to create breakthrough work. In recruiting for this role, we met some amazing national and international candidates, but Jo was the perfect choice to help lead the agency into the future. Along with the wider Brisbane leadership, we make a ripping team and I can’t wait to see what we can achieve together,” said Adam Kennedy, managing director of VML Brisbane and Perth.
Jo, who served as the client service director at VML Brisbane from 2017 to 2022, has built strong relationships with many of the agency’s clients in Queensland. In her new role, she will partner with the clients and lead initiatives in Brisbane as the agency enters its second year as VML.
Jo was head of brand for Griffith University and, most recently, general manager of Khemistry where she led operations for 2.5 years.
Her core focus at Khemistry was behaviour change projects, attracting new talent, and enhancing the agency’s profile.
“I am thrilled to return to VML as Managing Partner in this exciting new chapter. My time at VML was always very special to me and I loved working with Adam and the team,” said Millington.
“This new role offers an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the agency’s vision alongside Adam, and it feels like the perfect moment to rejoin,” added Millington.
“Jo’s a natural fit to lead our business in Brisbane with Adam. We believe in her as a leader. She knows how to create the right culture for creativity to flourish, partners beautifully with our clients and has a proven track record in delivering growth across VML’s capability set – from brand to CX to commerce. I’m so happy to have her back on the team and believe the combination of Jo, Adam, Andrew Kolb (Head of Strategy) and Stu Turner (Group ECD) is going to be a formidable lineup,” said VML AUNZ chief executive officer Thomas Tearle.
