Saatchi & Saatchi Australia has announced the appointment of Simon Bagnasco to the role of head of creativity. A newly formed role, Bagnasco is now responsible for Saatchi & Saatchi’s national creative output, encompassing both the Melbourne and Sydney offices.
Tasked with the ongoing pursuit of creative excellence for all clients, Bagnasco’s new role will also see him effectively collaborating with the wider capabilities of the Publicis Groupe.
Bagnasco (pictured, left) joined Saatchi & Saatchi five years ago, as executive creative director of the Melbourne office. During that time, he oversaw the creation of highly awarded campaigns including Donation Dollar and Made from Melbourne, whilst also building upon the almost four decades of great work for the Toyota brand by Saatchi & Saatchi in Australia.
In 2021, he was named the Number 1 ECD in APAC by the One Club creative rankings.
Anthony Gregorio (pictured, right), CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi Australia, said: “Simon has earned the opportunity to take the mantle of running the creative department of Saatchi & Saatchi. His role as Head of Creativity is acknowledgment of how the business has evolved and the requirement to deliver ideas that grow brands across a spectrum of channels and platforms. I know he has the talent and ambition to drive the creative success of the Saatchi & Saatchi brand in Australia.”
Iona Macgregor (pictured, centre), chief strategy officer of Saatchi & Saatchi Australia, said: “Simon’s energy and creative ambition are infectious. It’s awesome to have a partner who is so committed to work that both delights and makes an impact.”
Bagnasco added: “I’m humbled and honoured for the opportunity to lead Saatchi & Saatchi Australia. It’s a brand with a huge legacy, which has fostered great creative thinking and great creative talent for over 40 years.”
