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.”