Mortimer Harvey (MH) announced the appointment of Jacque Matthee as executive creative director (ECD).
Matthee learned lessons in business ownership and business closure and promptly reinvented himself for a new era in communications. From stints at Ogilvy’s brand activations company – Geometry Global – as CD, to an ECD at The Creative Council, then a very happy return as ECD to the digital world at Base2 Digital (Aqua/Wunderman) and ultimately, as integrated executive creative director of Y&R Johannesburg.
Andrew Fradd, group MD of MH, welcomed Matthee, ‘We’re delighted to celebrate the return of a now altogether more mature, well-seasoned, battle-hardened version of Matthee, now with a lot more beard, as MH’s new executive creative director.’
Matthee said, ‘I’m amazed at how big ideas come from seemingly insignificant communication requirements. How we don’t save lives bu sometimes we do. How a brave and purposeful client is your best ally. How a new media channel can give birth to a million new creative ideas. How we have the power to build up, where others break down. I love that we have the ability to shock people into action or soothe them into belonging all on the same day for different clients. What a wonderful reason to get up in the morning.’
Dave Mortimer, group CEO of MH and Gerald Harvey, group CCD of MH said, ‘Matthee has worked tirelessly to acquire a strong sense of what it takes to empower and integrate with clients, agency partners, industry supplier partners and, most importantly, within your own creative organisation. Some Cannes statues, a Loerie or two and a few other accolades along the way are testament to his drive for creative relevance and excellence.’
Katlego Moutlana, executive strategy director at MH, said that she looks forward to working with Matthee. ‘We pride ourselves on being a close-knit family committed to delivering exceptional results and I have no doubt that Matthee’s enthusiasm and passion for our business is a perfect fit.’
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