Amber Abbott has been appointed CEO of Havas Australia's creative communications agency, One Green Bean, after overseeing a period of growth during her tenure as Managing Director.
She has been with the agency for 11 years, progressing from Account Director to holding senior leadership positions, including Head of Client Services and General Manager, before being appointed Managing Director in January 2023.
Amber will assume extended responsibilities for the management and strategic direction of the agency. She will be working with One Green Bean's leadership team, Managing Partner, Lauren Bailey, and Head of Content, Laura Byrne, with a focus on digital innovation, creative thinking, and strategic partnerships and collaborations.
Group CEO at Havas Creative Network ANZ and Global Chair Havas PR Network, James Wright, said: "The last two years has seen some of the strongest growth and commercial success in the history of ogb. This has been coupled with an outstanding culture that puts people and creativity at its core.
"I believe the agency is well set for this to continue with Amber at the helm. She is one of the most dedicated, organised and committed leaders I have ever worked with, and with her strategic mindset and eye for a great idea she has all the attributes you want in a CEO. More than that, she is just a great person to be around and partner with as we continue to grow Havas in Australia."
She has been with the agency for 11 years, progressing from Account Director to holding senior leadership positions, including Head of Client Services and General Manager, before being appointed Managing Director in January 2023.
Amber will assume extended responsibilities for the management and strategic direction of the agency. She will be working with One Green Bean's leadership team, Managing Partner, Lauren Bailey, and Head of Content, Laura Byrne, with a focus on digital innovation, creative thinking, and strategic partnerships and collaborations.
Group CEO at Havas Creative Network ANZ and Global Chair Havas PR Network, James Wright, said: "The last two years has seen some of the strongest growth and commercial success in the history of ogb. This has been coupled with an outstanding culture that puts people and creativity at its core.
"I believe the agency is well set for this to continue with Amber at the helm. She is one of the most dedicated, organised and committed leaders I have ever worked with, and with her strategic mindset and eye for a great idea she has all the attributes you want in a CEO. More than that, she is just a great person to be around and partner with as we continue to grow Havas in Australia."
