M&C Saatchi has welcomed new hires across its creative departments as the agency repositions itself with a powerful new focus under its ‘Cultural Power’ proposition.
The appointments combine some of the most talented minds in the industry and the agency’s commitment to delivering creative effectiveness that shapes culture and drives success for its clients.
“This influx of talent is the driving force behind our evolution as a creative powerhouse. Our cultural power proposition recognises the potential of ideas that go beyond paid space to actively engage audiences, become part of news and conversation, create fame, and add real value to communities,” Steve Coll, group chief creative officer of M&C Saatchi Group, said.
“To this end, we have deliberately sought out what we call ‘bridging talent ’- globally awarded creatives who think in a way that unites specialist skills across our Group, bringing media strategists, social influencers, designers, and experiential creators into big ideas.
“Their fresh perspectives, passion, and expertise will help us deliver world-class work that transforms brands and inspires audiences.”
Among the new creative hires who joined M&C Saatchi last year are creative directors Stephanie Allen and Andrew Torrisi, who joined last November; Bryce Waters, senior creative, and Melbourne-based creative director Christopher McKee, who both joined in December 2024.
Joining M&C Saatchi in 2025 are Hannah Melanson as creative director and copywriter Amy Morrison.
In addition to new hires, the agency also promoted Dan Borghesi to creative director in November 2024. M&C Saatchi recognised his work and leadership on projects such as the UNCLOUD anti-vaping campaign and The Plastic Forecast for the Minderoo Foundation, which received global recognition and won including a Cannes Lion, D&AD Yellow Pencil, and One Show Green Pencil. Borghesi is a former AWARD School Tutor, Cannes Young Lion National winner, and has been at M&C since 2018.
Elevating Creative Effectiveness for a New Era
These appointments highlight M&C Saatchi’s dedication to bringing together the industry’s brightest talent to deliver transformative creativity for its clients. As the Group prepares for its global rebrand in March 2025, these bold hires set the stage for a new era of building famous, meaningful brands through the creation and curation of cultural power.