DDB Sydney appoints award-winning Head of Design to strengthen creative leadership

DDB Group Sydney has appointed highly acclaimed designer Caroline Gilroy as its new Head of Design, Chief Creative Officer Matt Chandler announced today.

Gilroy brings more than two decades of experience to the role, having worked in senior design positions in Sydney, London, New York, and Melbourne.

Her impressive portfolio includes high-profile rebrands such as CommBank’s diamond logo refresh and the distinctive identity for OzHarvest, alongside major work for Lendlease, the MLC Centre, and Tourism Tasmania’s “Come Down for Air” campaign.

Most recently Head of Design at Howatson+Company, Gilroy was instrumental in building the agency’s design department from the ground up. Her prior experience includes leadership roles at Re and stints with M&C Saatchi, Studio Round, and SouthSouthWest.

Gilroy’s work has been widely recognised, earning accolades at the Cannes Lions, Spikes Asia and Sydney Design Awards.

“Caroline's appointment is a key addition to our creative leadership team,” said Chandler. “Building a strong culture of design, and a deeper commitment to craft, will lift everything we do across the group. We're very fortunate to have Caroline join us in this role – we're excited to have her talents as part of the DDB Sydney journey ahead.”

Gilroy added: “I’m thrilled to be leading the design team at DDB Sydney. DDB is such a powerhouse in the industry, and I’m so excited to be part of an organisation that truly values craft. Working alongside such a talented group of strategic and creative thinkers is both a dream role and an absolute privilege.”

Her appointment is effective immediately.

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