Telstra dramas continue as Chantel Walker walks; Microsoft’s Inese Kingsmill comes on board
Chantal Walker (far left), Telstra’s Director of Brands, Advertising and Digital, has quit the telco, and Inese Kingsmill (as Director of Business Unit Marketing & Communications) will be joining.
Kingsmill (left) will be joining Telstra from Microsoft where she is Director of Strategy, Marketing and Programs. She has enjoyed a long career with Microsoft having initially joined the company in August, 1994 as Customer Loyalty and Direct Marketing Manager and then having held a variety of Australian and regional roles within the Marketing Organisation. Ms Kingsmill has also worked in advertising and direct marketing agencies and the PC industry.
Ms Walker joined Telstra early 2005 working initially in BigPond beforejoining Telstra’s Marketing Communications Group in 2008 as Director ofBrands Advertising and Digital.
Says Kate McKenzie, Telstra’schief marketing officer: “Throughout her career at Telstra, Chantal hasdemonstrated enormous dedication as she has worked to strengthenTelstra’s connection with our customers. With her passion for achievingresults, Chantal has managed and led highly complex and often sensitiveprojects, and always done so with a pragmatism that has delivered someoutstanding outcomes.
“Chantal has also driven Telstra’s increased focuson digital advertising, establishing the digital communications teamand helping to establish Telstra as a market leader in the use ofsocial media in the promotional mix. We wish her well in her futureendeavours.”
Walker’s resignation comes a month after Amanda Johnston-Pell (left, photographed by CB in Cannes three years ago), former executive director of brands andmarketing communications at Telstra, who is currently on maternityleave, decided not to return to the telco in December, asoriginally planned.
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What a surprise.
Who gives a fuck?
What ‘s the bet on a pitch before Xmas.
A great relief for everyone.
“Who gives a fuck?”. 4.48, I reckon the sox or seven agencies who have Telstra as a client and will be up for review probably give a fuck. Dumbass.
Whoa… easy on the angry guys.
I wonder how much of a role Mark has played in this and whether or not they’re going to turn into a decent client?
When you’re the most expensive with some of the lowest customer satisfaction you need to start doing some damn clever ads.
The last 2 times i’ve spoken to customer service they’ve fixed both of my issues fairly promptly.
the times are a changing.
lets wait and see though as it’s still to early to tell.
11:59, you’re confusing perception (marketing and advertising) with reality. That’s not within our remit.
11:59
You were extremely lucky – so go buy yourself a lottery ticket. And when you’re done, ring them again – 3rd time unlucky I suspect.
by the way….your post made me ill