Independent creative communications agency, EVH is expanding into the US market. Promoted to the role of VP, Head of Strategy and Growth, Pete Harrison will be based in LA, EVH's third outpost for the agency, which already operates in Sydney and Melbourne.

Pete has over 20 years' experience in Australia and the US regions across media, entertainment and technology sectors including senior leadership roles at Salesforce, NBCUniversal and News Corp’s Medium Rare.

Founder and Managing Director of EVH, Emma van Haandel, said: “EVH have been activating in the US on behalf of our Australian clients since the agency's inception 19 years ago. Having a permanent office in Los Angeles will further expand our already solid network and surface growth opportunities for our clients. We also anticipate that US brands looking to enter and grow in the Australian market will benefit from the unique hybrid nature of the Australian and New Zealand markets ahead of expansion into the wider APAC region.”

Founding clients of the US business include wellness brand, Manna, fashion house, Alex Perry and designer, Haydenshapes.