After 11 years, Y&R Melbourne’s managing partner, Julian Bell, has departed the agency, having lined up a new role at Clemenger BBDO Melbourne.

In a statement to B&T, Y&R’s chief executive for Australia and New Zealand, Pete Bosilkovski, said: “Julian has been instrumental in nurturing and growing the account management team, and I want to thank him for his valued contribution to the company and wish him the very best in his next venture.”

A spokesperson for Clems Melbourne confirmed to B&T that Bell will re-join the agency he once worked for as an account manager back in 2004 and 2005, but refused to reveal any further details of his new role until closer to his start date in August.