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Spark Foundry Australia names Christian Solomon Melbourne Managing Director

Solomon will lead the Melbourne team and oversee operations.

By Vihan MathurPublished Mar 25, 2026
2 min read
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Spark Foundry Australia has appointed Christian Solomon as Managing Director of its Melbourne office.

In the role, Solomon will lead the Melbourne team and oversee operations, working closely with clients and partners to drive strategic growth and business momentum.

Past international experiences

Solomon brings more than 20 years of experience across advertising and technology, including a decade working in China, where he developed expertise in digital transformation and integrated marketing.

He returned to Melbourne seven and a half years ago and has built a strong digital-first capability across both international and Australian markets.

CEO comments

Spark Foundry - Matthew Turl Matt Turl

Spark Foundry Australia CEO Matt Turl said Solomon’s appointment strengthens the agency’s leadership bench.

“Christian brings experience and perspective that strongly reflect Spark Foundry’s ‘intelligent disobedience’ mindset, knowing when to challenge convention in service of better outcomes.

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“As part of our national executive leadership team, he will play a key role in ensuring our Melbourne business continues to deliver connected, insight-led solutions with real client impact.”

Turl added that Solomon’s leadership style will support the agency’s culture and continued growth.

Solomon comments

Solomon said he is looking forward to building on the agency’s momentum.

“I’m excited to take on this new challenge with Spark Foundry, an agency with a strong reputation and a clear vision for the future.

“I look forward to partnering with the team to bring fresh perspective and experience, and to help drive continued growth.”

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