Digital agency BlueArc bolsters sales and account management teams with 4 new appointments

BlueArc New Staff - Dan Michelle Glen - 30.8.jpgDigital agency BlueArc Group has recently expanded its sales and account management teams with four key appointments spanning the Sydney and Melbourne markets, as well as 10 new staff in its development team.

Joining BlueArc as business director is Daniel Finn (left). With over 15 years' sales and marketing experience, Finn has held senior roles at leading agencies and on the client-side, both locally and in the UK, working for some of the world's most recognised brands including Sony, Optus and Ericsson. Prior to joining BlueArc, he worked at CACI Integrated Marketing in the UK where he managed a portfolio of clients including EDF Energy and Virgin Insight.
Also new to BlueArc in the role of business director is Glen Wilson (right) who was previously head of business development at global mobile marketing agency 2ergo. Working with a wide range of clients including the ASX, ABC, ninemsn, Fantastic Furniture and Eagle Boys, Wilson has over 12 years of experience in sales and marketing.

Joining as account director, Michelle Werner (middle) has more than 11 years of creative and digital agency experience. Most recently, Werner was senior account manager at Sydney-based digital agency Permission, and during her career she has worked across a range of leading brands including NIB, NRMA, Toyota Motor Corporation Australia, Glaxo Smith Klein and David Jones.

Rounding out the appointments is Shane Antrobus who has come on board as senior account director in BlueArc's Melbourne office. With over 10 years working in the digital industry, Antrobus' previous roles have involved driving new business and servicing blue chip Australian and global clients including Lion, RACV, Ashley & Martin and Carpet Court. Previously he was senior business development manager at Experian Digital.

Says Ben Eames, BlueArc commercial director: "As BlueArc is in a period of significant growth in terms of new business wins and the increased scope of work for existing clients, we are in the fortunate position of needing to recruit new talent. Two key objectives for the agency are to continually deliver our clients best practice digital solutions and support, and to continue to grow exponentially. The new team members are all highly experienced, passionate and driven individuals who will enable us to achieve these goals while enhancing our business and our clients' businesses."

20 Comments

STOKED!!! said:

Nice one Shane!!! I've never met a nicer guy... great hire BluArc.

Tonnes of experience, tonnes of heart.

Let's hit the links soon.

On ya! said:

Shane-o! Miss you from our Carpet Court days matey. You're a legend! Good luck over with the BluArc boys!

The Munster said:

Onya Shaneo. BluArc are a very lucky agency to have you. We're gonna miss ya mate. Here's to the best looking calves in advertising I say! Cheers.

devo said:

May the legend of Antrobus live on at BluArc! Devo to see you go mate. You're going to kill it I just know it!!!

Cara said:

Shane. We'll miss ya big boy.

Luke said:

Congrats Shane! will have to catch up for a sesh soon now you're just round the corner! been too long...

Mark said:

Shane taught me how to hang-glide.
He taught me the appropriate level of conversation at a urinal.
But most importantly, Shane taught me how to love.

Bone said:

What a bloody legend mate.
A huge loss and a great gain.
Look forward to the laughs BluArc!
Catch up for a schooner or 3 soon Shano.

Jackie said:

Sharp dresser. Sharp seller. Your replacement at ED has big (and shiny) shoes to fill.

RG said:

With Shane now officially onboard, BluArc Melbourne is now a digital shop to keep an eye on.

Brill said:

Great hire by BluArc. Some of the nicest and most talented people in the industry.

Carl F said:

Shane. One of the true good guys in the industry.

B said:

Definitely ones to watch!

Stevo said:

Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy. On ya mate!

Irish Pete said:

Shane. Big move fella. Will have a few pints for us then! Cya down the boozey next week!

Gabby McDonald said:

Shane, we'll miss you sweety. All the best. x G

Tammy said:

One of the biggest flirts in advertising ;) miss you shaney!

Nice pair of slacks said:

Well done Shane. Go get em mate. I'm bloody wrapped for you.

Nice pair of slacks said:

Go get em shane!
I'm wrapped for you, just bloody wrapped.

Bouncing Betty said:

Shano...I rem the long days...and nights together...and fun we had...all the best XOXO

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