HAVAS Red has appointed Nicole Streete as Executive Director - Brisbane. In the new role, she will be responsible for growing the agency's presence across Queensland through PR, marketing and storytelling.

The move follows Nicole’s decade-long tenure at Superdream, where she was most recently Director of Communications and Public Relations. Alongside this, she also led APAC PR and communications for Liquid.

Before moving into agency life, Nicole began her career in corporate affairs at GM Holden.

Stephanie Richardson has been promoted to Director - Investor Relations at Sodali & Co. Based in Perth, she has been with the team for three and a half years, most recently as Manager - Investor Relations and Corporate Communications.

Brand experience and communications agency DARKHORSE has expanded its Australian footprint with the opening of a new Sydney office, alongside new hires and client wins.

Located at 55 Clarence Street in Sydney’s CBD, the agency shares its new space with strategic experience marketing agency, George P. Johnson, both part of the creative alliance Project Worldwide.

Frankie Gair has rejoined DARKHORSE in Sydney as Business Director, bringing over a decade of experience in experiential and brand campaigns. She previously held roles at New Moon Australia and The World Of, leading projects for AFC Australian Fashion Week, Hermès, and ASICS.

Joining her is Senior Producer Isabella Ireland from Studio Messa, who has delivered campaigns for Dior Beauty, American Express, Snapchat, and Vogue.

Recent wins for the Sydney office include Bentley, Sephora, ZEEKR, and Chemist Warehouse, joining a client portfolio that also features Jaguar Land Rover and Pernod Ricard.

DARKHORSE Project CEO Asia Pacific, Ben Taylor, said: "We've been proud to support DARKHORSE as they've evolved from a Kiwi indie to a global player with offices across New Zealand, Australia and Singapore.

"It's a combination of client-centricity, smart creativity and white glove polish that makes DARKHORSE truly exceptional and we're thrilled about this next chapter of their growth."

DARKHORSE founder and CEO, Mike Hewitt, added: "We started the year with ambitious growth goals for Australia, and it’s been inspiring to see our team accomplish them.

"There's a real sense that we’re just getting started, and we’re excited for all that’s to come."