Ex-SapientNitro Sydney CD Scot ‘Skip’ Waterhouse lands at Leo Burnett Sydney
CB Exclusive – After the untimely departure of several key players at SapientNitro Sydney, creative director Scot ‘Skip’ Waterhouse, seems to have landed on his feet, freelancing at Leo Burnett Sydney, until further notice.
Says Waterhouse: “I’ve always prided myself in never making enemies and never burning bridges, and it seems to have paid off – a week or so after I was given my Sapient marching orders, I bumped into Andy (DiLallo), , Susannah and their new baby down at Bronte Beach.
“I Invited them for a quick beer (or three) at the surf club, and he asked how life was going. I told him that Sapient had just let me go, to which he responded, “Cool, we could do with a guy like you at Leo’s.
“Burnetts is an amazing place, full of incredible people. It’s a privilege to be here sitting amongst a team who are doing some of the best work in Australia, let alone the world.”
Says DiLallo: “The opportunity to get Skip on board was one we just couldn’t pass up. I look forward to sharing Skip’s talent and leadership with some of Australia’s greatest brands. Although he has just arrived, his impact has been immediate and potent. Serendipity is a beautiful thing.”
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And they lived happily ever after…
Great move Skip.
Nice one Skip, always knew you would ‘land on your feet’. Leo’s will definitely benefit from your skills. Smash out some great work and smash back some schooners. Enjoy
and of course…rather large chap, ‘I’m afraid that I was very, very drunk.
Goodluck Skip! You’re a brilliant creative and an even better bloke. They’re lucky to have you you around.
lol
That’s the look I’m going for. I just can’t get the muscles and the kiss-curl to work.
Congratulations Skip.
Nice one skip, Jake
I hope that was a Movember mo my friend.
Hay, datsa my look!
Good to see you back in the Rocks again Skip. Am sure they still got your tab open at the Australian and Lord Nelson…
Merc burger, soon. x
I think he shot me down in world war 2.
Karma in play. I’m sure you’ll make a great impact there.
Skip has the most lovely knees you’re ever likely to see on a man
Great bloke but definitely concur with other comments on the ‘tash and curl…
Leo’s gain is definitely Sapient’s loss and he’ll go well with his hard work and love of the craft (and be an able drinking buddy for anyone that wants to head out for a beer or six)
Good luck fella
Shocking
Great people will always land on their feet.
Well Done Scot.
Love the tickler BTW 😉
Marrianne
A true gentleman and scholar, not to mention an amazing creative. I’ll bet my bottom dollar he’ll get snapped up before you can say Huzzah! And if there was a Grand Prix for dad gags, he’d clean up.
Yacht for sale.
Good one Scot,
I remember when I was hustling for gigs in Sydney….Scot, despite an incredibly busy CD, always took the time to give me feedback on my ideas and give me encouraging feedback. It was of great value to me.
Really good guy and a seriously sharp writer.
Hope to see him land some metal for Leos.
Merry Xmas Scot.
great guy and a great creative. good luck! onward and upward!
great move skip and good on ya vegas
Congrats old bean!
Well done Skip. Well done Leo Burnett.
This is one of the oddest articles I have read here … are Burnett’s now PR-ing their freelancers ?
Is Skip PR-ing the fact he is freelancing and hasn’t landed a perm role ?
That’s awesome, Scot. I’ll always remember the sage words of advice you gave me about upholding your own brand. Yours is stronger than ever! A frosty frothy will be had in your honour. Chris, Melbourne.
Nice move Skip. Although the comments about your knees are a bit disturbing.
Well done Skip. You can’t keep a good man down, or an old dog!
Leo’s is a great place and will suit you much better. Looking forward to seeing you back on your game.
Good on you Skip, you deserve better than sapient!
Can Chaos be far behind?
Bloody beauty mate. Leos gain. Sapients loss.
A top man to a top shop. Good luck Skip