Johnson departs Lowe Sydney, returns to UK

Dave Johnson, Lowe Sydney creative director for the last two years, has left the agency to return to his home country England to be closer to his elderly parents. 

In the short term, his role has been filled by Simon Cox, the former Publicis Mojo, Sydney head of art, who been responsible for recent work including the re-launch of the Aussie brand. 

Says Lowe CEO, Stephen Pearson: “Even when we convinced him to take the job two years earlier he really was tossing up between Lowe Sydney and home in the UK. We have been talking to a number of candidates and expect to make a decision in the next three weeks.”