Global marketing agency, TEAM LEWIS, has announced the appointment of Jennifer Greatrex as Managing Director of its Australian business. She joined the agency a year ago as Client Engagement Director, where she was responsible for driving growth, awareness and client value in Australia, and led the development of the agency's Sustainability Now campaign.

Jennifer takes the reins from Steven Reilly, who is leaving the business after six years to take on an in-house role with Colonial First State as Director of External Communications.

Fairil Yeo, SVP, APAC at TEAM LEWIS said: "Over his six years tenure with us, Steven has proven himself to be a strong leader, helping us develop a great client portfolio and presence in the market. As he hands the reins of our office to Jennifer, I look forward to us realising our next stage of growth in the market.

"Together with the team, Jennifer will continue the focus on delivering value to clients, as well as the development of our ESG services in the region. Jennifer’s international track record and integrated marketing experience will be one of our keys to success. I am really excited for her to take up this position and see what the future holds for us in Australia."

Jennifer said it is an exciting time for TEAM LEWIS in Australia, with new team hires, several new clients and the expansion of the TEAM LEWIS Foundation cause-related commitments: "This year we aim to continue this momentum and growth across all service sectors globally, and build on our award-winning B2B campaigns and groundbreaking metaverse projects. We will also expand our work in the ESG and sustainability arena, with further announcements coming soon."

In the last 12 months, TEAM LEWIS Australia has recorded a 25 per cent increase in retainers year-on-year, driven by the agency’s tech practice, led by Sydney-based regional Head of Technology, Smitha Virik.

The agency said it also has plans to forge a new centre of excellence dedicated to environment, sustainability, and governance (ESG).