Imagination welcomes Justine Carr as head of growth in Australia

Imagination has announced the appointment of Justine Carr as its new head of growth in Australia.

Carr joins the experience design company after nine years at George P Johnson. Her most recent role there was as business director, APAC. Before that, she work for event companies in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

In the role, she will build Imagination’s brand reputation and help drive business growth through experience design consultancy, live events, brand destinations and digital content.

Carr said of her new role: “It’s a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative, highly creative team of free thinkers wanting to push the boundaries of what’s possible, to create award-winning brand experiences that move the needle for our clients and resonate with their audience.”

“Imagination has a wealth of experience and a diversity of talent that can deliver integrated experiences like no other. I’m really excited to have the opportunity to lead the growth of Imagination’s next chapter in Australia and the region.”

Carr will work alongside Imagination creative service director Kate Daly, focusing on growing existing and new clients while also taking its offerings in new directions.

Antony Gowthorp, Imagination Australia’s managing director, said: “Justine has a serious track record in our space and I’m really excited to see how she can grow us into new directions.”

“We are seeing broader opportunities in the region, and Justine’s experience can help us expand to new markets around the region”.

Carr’s appointment comes after recent hires to Imagination’s global growth team, including UK business development director Stephanie Balme and Chad Hines, US director of business development.

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Top image: Justine Carr