Omnicom Oceania appoints two senior leaders

Omnicom Oceania has appointed two senior leaders to its executive leadership team.

Kim Hamilton has been promoted from chief marketing officer, Omnicom Media Australia, to chief marketing and communications officer, Omnicom Oceania.

Meanwhile, Paige Prettyman has been appointed chief of staff, Omnicom Oceania, a newly created role supporting executive alignment and delivery across the business. 

Omnicom Oceania was formed last July as a way to align the hold co’s services across Australia and Aotearoa. It is led by CEO Nick Garrett.

Next phase of growth

Hamilton steps into the role after establishing Omnicom Media Australia’s first centralised marketing and growth function. In her expanded remit, she will lead enterprise brand, profile and communications across Omnicom Oceania, driving market positioning and strategic partnerships, while continuing to play a key role within Omnicom Media. 

Prettyman joins from Deloitte Digital, where she was managing director. She previously held senior leadership roles at Special Group Melbourne and Clemenger BBDO. 

Set up to deliver commercial impact

Omnicom Oceania CEO Nick Garrett says: “We talk a lot about helping our clients navigate transformation and elevating the role of marketing at an executive level. What’s important is that we’re doing the same ourselves. 

“These appointments are about putting that into practice, building a business that is more connected, more focused on the customer and set up to deliver real commercial impact. 

“Kim has proven herself as a leader who delivers, driving growth, shaping our strategic direction and playing a central role in the transformation of our business and the value we create for clients,” he says.

“Paige brings a strong mix of creative, agency and consulting experience, along with a clear understanding of what clients are looking for from partners today. This role is about making sure we stay aligned and focused as we scale, and that strategy turns into action. Paige has the credibility and judgement to operate at this level, along with the experience and capability to get things done,” Garrett adds.

Energised by the vision

Hamilton says: “I’m genuinely energised by the vision and transformation that Nick and the broader team are building together at Omnicom Oceania.

“We are building something genuinely different, more connected, more capable and better set up to help our clients navigate increasing complexity.

“Now it’s about bringing that to life in market and for our people – simple, clear and with impact.” 

Combine creativity, media and advisory

Prettyman says: “What’s really compelling about Omnicom Oceania is the opportunity to bring together creativity, media and advisory in a genuinely connected way and the impact that can have for clients. 

“My time in leadership positions across both advertising agencies and consultancies has shown me how powerful that can be when it’s done well. 

“I’m looking forward to working closely with Nick and the leadership team to ensure that translates into clear priorities, strong alignment and consistent delivery across the business.”