ArdentDigital expands team with four new hires including Christian Wood, Scott-Bradley Pearce, Ross Kidd, Nicky Scott and promotes Fiona Hart

ArdentDigital, part of the BlueArc Group, announces several significant hires, broadening the agency’s talent-base and strengthening its ability to deliver forward-thinking, effective digital solutions to a growing portfolio of clients.

The creation of three new senior roles includes the appointment of Christian Wood as director of strategy and Scott-Bradley Pearce as head of video and media, while Fiona Hart has been promoted to client services director, after 18 months as account director. The agency has also appointed two new business directors, Ross Kidd and Nicky Scott to the team.

As director of strategy, Wood will lead strategic services at ArdentDigital. Prior to joining the team, Wood held senior digital roles at eBay, lastminute.com, UBank and Sensis, both locally and internationally. With over 14 years’ experience, Wood brings to the agency a wealth of knowledge of the digital landscape and exceptional skills in delivering innovative online business solutions and digital strategies.  

In the role of head of video and Media at ArdentDigital, Pearce is to lead the delivery of innovative digital and cross media solutions. Pearce joins the agency with 15 years’ experience specialising in content production for digital and broadcast, including roles at IPTV Services at The Playroom, Omnilab Media, CBS Interactive and MediaZoo.

Kidd joins the agency with 12 years’ sales and marketing experience, previously at Salmat Digital and Fairfax Media. Scott has a breadth of experience across sectors including government, healthcare, resources and manufacturing and excels at helping clients navigate the ever-changing digital landscape.

Says Ben Eames, commercial director, ArdentDigital: “I am delighted to welcome Christian, Scott, Ross and Nicky to the team, and to congratulate Fiona on her well deserved promotion. ArdentDigital’s commitment to delivering outstanding digital solutions and exceptional client service is proving to be a winning formula. It’s enabling us to attract the industry’s best talent and expand our services for our clients. These are certainly exciting times for our agency.”

(Pictured L-R: Nicky Scott, Scott-Bradley Pearce, Christian Wood, Fiona Hart, Ross Kidd)