Method Studios Sydney recruits DDB Sydney head of content Brenden Johnson for GM role

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BrenJ[1].jpgCB Exclusive – Method Studios has snared DDB head of onscreen production Brenden Johnson to the position of general manager, Sydney. Johnson brings more than 20 years of agency and production experience to the role.

 

Johnson’s stellar career has so far seen him been a senior producer and head of television at Leo Burnett Sydney for almost two decades, before becoming the head of television at George Patterson Y&R from 2007 through to 2009. Most recently he was head of content at DDB Sydney for the previous six years.

Says Andrew Shostak, head of commercials Asia Pacific, Method Studios: “I couldn’t be more pleased to welcome Brenden to the Method Studios team. With his vast experience, leading our talented artists and producers, and his knowledge of production processes, he strikes a unique balance between the creative, financial and technical that’s required in this important role. He is an incredibly well liked and respected figure in the Sydney advertising industry, and I’m certain he is going to make an enormous contribution to our business.”

 

Says Johnson: “Method Studios is an exceptional business that continues to lead the way in providing an end to end creative services. I’m excited by the opportunity of working alongside such a great group of talented individuals and sharing my experience to support the offering.”

Johnson will take up the position of general manager, Sydney in June, 2015.