Publicis AUNZ hires Google’s Dave Bowman as CCO

SYDNEY, Monday: Publicis Group AUNZ has appointed Google Australia head Dave Bowman as NSW-based chief creative officer across Australia and New Zealand.

Publicis Groupe AUNZ’s Sydney-based ceo Michael Rebelo said : “There are very few people in our industry who have the breadth and level of marketing transformation experience that Dave has – having founded an agency, worked in various markets, and most recently spearheading the creative product of one of the world’s largest digital media platforms.

“I loved my time at Google and learnt a lot. I’ve also found myself itching to get back into an environment with creativity at its core.”

Bowman (who’s ex Special NZ and TBWA NZ) said: “I am looking forward to partnering with Mike and the team to make a real impact across the Groupe in Australia and New Zealand.

“I’ve loved my time at Google and have learnt a lot.

“But, at the same time, I’ve also found myself itching to get back into an environment with creativity at its core; where there’s an opportunity to bring ideas, data, media, technology and storytelling together in ways the world hasn’t seen before. I can’t wait to get started.”