AMI Sir Charles McGrath Award Winner Launa Inman joins GPY&R Melbourne in advisory role

AMI’s 2015 Sir Charles McGrath Award winner Launa Inman (centre), has joined George Patterson Y&R Melbourne in an advisory role.

Currently a non-executive director of Super Retail Group, Commonwealth Bank and Bellamy’s Organic, Inman has previously served as the first female managing director of Target Australia and OfficeWorks and is recognised as a highly accomplished businesswoman and marketer.

Says Inman: “I’m excited by the direction of the agency, its leadership team and service offering… It’s a business that is truly customer focused. The diverse client list brings opportunity for constant and interesting business challenges, and of course, exciting solutions.”

Says Matt Farrugia (above, right), managing partner, GPY&R Melbourne: “Launa is one of the most respected business leaders in Australia today and we are thrilled to announce her joining GPY&R Melbourne. We will greatly benefit from her retail and management experience, which in turn will help our clients’ innovate and grow their businesses.”

Says Julian Bell (above, left), managing partner, GPY&R Melbourne: “Continuing to grow George Patterson Y&R’s retail capability is a key agency objective for 2016. To this end, Launa’s appointment will help deliver on this, bringing immense retail, fashion and corporate knowledge.”