Omnicom Media Group’s Hearts & Science has unveiled its new leadership team in the Australian market.
This follows the merger of Omnicom agency Foundation at the start of June and Liz Wigmore‘s promotion to managing director of Hearts & Science.
Louis Mayne has been appointed chief investment officer, Kim Dolengowski steps up to chief strategy officer, and Ashley Wong named chief digital and innovation officer.
The three senior hires will join Wigmore and ANZ CEO Jane Stanley to lead the agency’s growth. Peter Skarparis and Kylie Pascoe will continue in their GM roles in Sydney and Melbourne, respectively.
Peter Skarparis and Kylie Pascoe
Mayne will manage the investment portfolio across Australia with a focus on media partner relationships as chief executive officer. He will use his 15 years of planning and buying experience to drive impactful investment opportunities and results for Hearts clients.
Dolengowski brings a wealth of global and local strategy experience to the chief strategy officer role. She will elevate Hearts’ overall strategic product across Australia, specialising in integrated strategy, creativity, and brand transformation.
Wong will drive the agency’s digital innovation initiatives and data-driven solutions that deliver on client outcomes as chief digital and innovation officer.
Liz Wigmore
“I am so excited to announce the promotions of Kim, Louis and Ash as part of the new Hearts leadership team for Australia,” Wigmore said of the appointments.
“Louis leads with a standout combination of transparency, intelligence, and empathy, which our partners and people trust and respect. Kim’s experience in integrated strategy, brand transformation, and her ability to solve complex business challenges through an empathetic lens makes her a natural fit. And finally, Ash brings an ability to co-create effective and technically brilliant solutions for clients, all in his trademark approachable style.
Wigmore added: “It’s a powerhouse of talent that are incredible leaders in their craft. It signals to the market a significant and exciting era for Hearts Australia; one where our clients are going to see and feel a positive impact, as well as our people at the agency.
“I am excited to work alongside CEO ANZ Jane Stanley in this new agency era and can’t wait for what Hearts & Science will achieve in the months to come.”
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Top image: Louis Mayne, Kim Dolengowski and Ashley Wong