Leo Burnett Sydney has announced the appointment of Bec Morton (left in photo) as group head.

With 15 years’ industry experience, many in senior management roles, Morton has led numerous campaigns for some of the world’s leading brands while also developing and mentoring her account teams.

Prior to joining Leo Burnett, Morton spent two years as head of account/client management at independent agency The Hallway.

Morton also previously spent a decade with BMF, beginning as a senior account director before being quickly promoted to group account director and then client services director roles.

Amanda Quested (right in photo), client services director, Leo Burnett Sydney, said: “Bec is an outstanding addition to our business as a strong natural leader of teams and accounts. She is a genuine relationship-builder with a keen business sense, a commitment to excellence and passion for great creative work that get results. Her talent for finding the individual strengths in her team and bringing out the best in others will benefit both our people and clients.”