Regan Grafton appointed to CCO role at Ogilvy NZ; Lisa Fedyszyn and Jonathan McMahon promoted to joint executive creative directors

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Screen Shot 2018-09-20 at 8.03.00 am.jpgRegan Grafton has been promoted to the role of chief creative officer at Ogilvy NZ. Grafton has been Ogilvy’s executive creative director for the last 3 years, joining from FCB in July, 2015. During his leadership Ogilvy has produced campaigns which have transformed brands and delivered spectacular results.

Last year Grafton bolstered Ogilvy’s creative firepower with the hiring of multi award-winning Aussie expats, Lisa Fedyszyn and Jonathan McMahon as group creative directors. In recognition of their outstanding contribution to the agency, they have been promoted to the role of joint executive creative directors.

Under this creative lineup Ogilvy has had some fantastic results. Their work for the NZ Police, ‘The most successful recruitment film’ achieved international success but significantly received a month’s worth of inquiries in the first 24 hours of launch.

In 2018, Grafton, Fedyszyn and McMahon helped Ogilvy take out the Grand Axis at the New Zealand Axis Awards, along with haul international trophies from shows such as Cannes, D&AD, Award in Australia and One Show.

Says Grafton: “I’m really excited to announce the promotion of Lisa and Jono to joint executive creative directors. Their mix of leadership, drive and creativity have made a huge impact on the agency. I feel fortunate to have such a amazing team to work with.”

Greg Partington, managing director of Ogilvy: “The promotion of Regan, Lisa and Jono represents our ongoing quest to deliver the most effective, innovative and creative work for our clients.”

Says McMahon: “It’s a great thrill for Lisa and I to be named ECDs at Ogilvy. Every day we get to work with some of the smartest, nicest, funniest people around, which makes the job that much more enjoyable. We love working with Regan, and it’s exciting to work with clients that share the same passion and drive to make the most creative and effective work together.”

Grafton, Fedyszyn and McMahon represent Ogilvy’s ongoing quest to build on the creative heritage to deliver the most effective, innovative and creative work for our clients.