Mediahub has appointed former Goanna Academy marketer Kim Dolengowski as its new head of strategy.
Dolengowski succeeds Linda Fagerlund, who has relocated to New York to take up a senior strategy role with Initiative NYC.
Dolengowski will lead Mediahub’s strategic offering across the agency’s client portfolio, while also joining the agency’s senior leadership team. As part of her broader remit, she will work closely with 303 Mediahub in Perth and sister agency 303 in Sydney to further strengthen strategic collaboration.
Dolengowski brings more than 15 years of international and local strategic leadership experience, having held senior strategy roles across Australia and the United States with leading global agency networks including Omnicom and IPG. Most recently, she joins Mediahub from Goanna Academy, where she developed the brand strategy and creative platform for Stick With It – one of Australia’s largest mental health awareness initiatives.
Her strategic approach is built on a simple belief: strategy only works when it starts with people. Throughout her career, she has earned a reputation for uncovering powerful human insights, translating them into ideas with genuine cultural relevance, and creating meaningful connections that deliver both commercial growth and lasting behavioural change.
Sue Squillace CEO ANZ Mediahub said: “We are so excited to have Kim join our Mediahub teams to lead our integrated strategic offering, working closely with 303 to ensure true collaboration. Kim’s approach to connections strategy and creativity stood out during the recruitment process as well as her collaborative approach to working with clients and partners, a core part of our offering.
“As we continue to grow, investing in world-class strategic leadership is critical to ensuring we stay ahead of the evolving needs of brands. I’m confident Kim will play a pivotal role in shaping Mediahub and 303’s next chapter and creating even greater value for our clients, our people and our partners.”
Operating at the intersection of brand, creative, media and culture, Dolengowski combines a deep understanding of consumer behaviour, emerging technologies and evolving market dynamics to develop strategies that shape categories and drive business outcomes. Her experience spans iconic global brands including Coca-Cola, Diageo, J&J, Opella, Mercedes-Benz, Spotify, H&M and AMEX, with leadership roles.
Dolengowski said joining the team felt like a natural next step.
She said: “I was drawn to Sue’s people-first leadership, and to the incredible talent and world-class brands across the agency. The appetite for integrated thinking, ideas and creativity has never felt more important. It’s a great time to come on board, and I can’t wait to collaborate with the team, clients and network to do some really smart and growth-driving work.”
Squillace concluded: “I would also like to thank Linda for her dedication, loyalty and passion to everything she has done over the last two years and wish her all the best in her next exciting adventures in New York. I am sure our paths will cross again, they always do!”
