BWM creative director Rocky Ranallo retires from industry after a brilliant career spanning 37 years

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2638980.jpgBWM’s creative director Rocky Ranallo has announced his retirement from advertising after a career spanning 37 years.

Ranallo has worked for BWM for the past 5 and half years, currently working as part of a strong team of creatives under the helm of executive creative director Rob Belgiovane.

The announcement comes after the agency recently bolstered its creative team with the hiring of Murray White, executive creative director for the Melbourne team.

Paul Williams, CEO of BWM, said that the agency had known Ranallo was looking to ease into retirement and supports his move, despite being sorely missed by the many clients and colleagues who respect his contribution.

Says Williams: “We’re grateful for the many years of service he has given us. He has been an important part of the BWM family and we wish him all the best in his retirement.”

Belgiovane has worked closely with Rocky during his time with the agency.

Says Belgiovane: “Rocky is not only a remarkable creative but an incredible teacher. He has nurtured our growing team of creative talent, imparting his knowledge gained during many years of experience in advertising.”

Ranallo says he is looking forward to a quieter lifestyle and having more time for family, and consulting two or three days a week.

Says Ranallo: “I’m not dead yet. I will be consulting with BWM on a couple of clients in the coming months and don’t be surprised if I pop up on your doorstep when my calculations for retirement go terribly wrong.

“I’m confident that the talented team I leave behind at BWM will continue to do great work for which BWM is known for. It never ceases to amaze me how much real Australians talk about our campaigns.”

Over the past years, highlights for Ranallo include the many awards won for the Selleys campaign that he worked on with Belgiovane and having his ‘Tom Cruise’ lamb ad voted in the top 50 Australian ads of all time.

Ranallo began his career as an art director at Connaghan & May in 1976 and eventually went on to two decades of great advertising at The Campaign Palace, Sydney.