Starcom Australia has announced the appointment two new client service directors, with Marcus Morris in Melbourne and Sam Down in Sydney.
Effective immediately, Morris and Down’s roles will be focused on delivering scalable solutions for Starcom’s clients, utilising the talent and capabilities of the agency and the broader Publicis Groupe to help them with their omni-channel and business transformations.
Marcus Morris and Sam Down
Prior to joining Starcom, Morris has worked in agencies and for media businesses in client lead, strategy and planning roles, including most recently as group business director for the Seven Network.
Down comes to Starcom with over a decade of experience in client service roles, including most recently as a client partner for a media agency. He joins Starcom as a maternity leave cover.
On the appointments, Nancy Lan, Starcom national managing director, said: “We are incredibly excited to welcome both Sam and Marcus to Starcom across our Sydney and Melbourne markets. They both bring diverse experience and proven client leadership to help us deliver our promise of People Powered Growth. Importantly, they are respected people leaders who have a passion for developing talent, expertise and team culture. We can’t wait to see the amazing things they will achieve for our clients and agency.”
Morris said: “I’m looking forward to leveraging my expertise in strategic client management and fostering collaborative partnerships that drive impactful results at an industry-leading agency known for its innovative approach and unwavering commitment to client success.”
Down said: “I jumped at the opportunity to join the team at Starcom Sydney. Nick, Nancy and the leadership team have a clear and ambitious vision for the agency, and they are on an upward trajectory thanks to the incredible humans that work here and their understanding of how experiences unlock growth for our clients.”
