{"id":4371175,"date":"2025-02-19T10:24:43","date_gmt":"2025-02-19T08:24:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.deptagency.com\/insight\/dept-australia-expands-team-and-brings-on-new-client-director\/"},"modified":"2025-12-05T17:00:44","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T15:00:44","slug":"dept-australia-expands-team-and-brings-on-new-client-director","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.deptagency.com\/en-in\/insight\/dept-australia-expands-team-and-brings-on-new-client-director\/","title":{"rendered":"DEPT\u00ae Australia expands team and brings on new Client Director"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tDate\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tFebruary 19, 2025\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\tGlobal digital agency DEPT\u00ae has hired Christine Watts as its new Client Director for Creative & Media in Australia.<\/p>\n\tWith over 15 years of experience in leading global agencies, Watts brings a wealth of expertise in client service, business development, and leadership to the team. In this new role, Watts will be contributing to the marketing and tech services company’s growth leading relationships with clients such as eBay, Ancestry, Canon, Grill’d, and PBS Kids.

Christine Watts has built an impressive career across various roles in the advertising industry. Her journey includes six and a half years in the United States and a leadership position at Wunderman in New York.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n
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\n\t\t\u201c<\/span>\n\t\tDEPT\u00ae stands out as a true leader in the industry and I\u2019ve had my eyes on them for a while. I am thrilled to join an already high-performing team, and can\u2019t wait to leverage our expertise in creativity and data to help clients achieve their business goals. Also, there’s the bonus that they’re a B-Corp, it’s something I’m personally really passionate about.<\/p>\t\t
\n\t\t\u201d<\/span>\n\n\t\tChristine Watts, Client Director for Creative & Media, DEPT\u00ae<\/p>\t<\/blockquote>\n\t
\n\t\t\u201c<\/span>\n\t\tIt\u2019s not often you find someone that brings such a unique global business perspective and that puts human relationships at the core of their job. We\u2019re sure Christine will have a massive impact on our team and how we continue to put client relationships at the center of how we do business.<\/p>\t\t
\n\t\t\u201d<\/span>\n\n\t\tJessica White, VP of Creative & Media, DEPT\u00ae<\/p>\t<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n
\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\n\tIn addition to Watts, DEPT\u00ae has also hired Zach Edwards as Senior Cultural Strategist. Zach\u2019s innovative thinking has led to award-winning campaigns for Australia Post, ANZ, Guide Dogs Australia, Dulux, and the VicGov Department of Health.\u00a0

With offices in Sydney and Melbourne and a staff of over 150, DEPT\u00ae has cemented its position as a booming strategic and innovation hub in the wider APAC region, delivering impactful digital solutions that resonate with the values of its clients. Globally, DEPT\u00ae was named Network of the Year and Agency of the Year<\/a> at The Webby Awards for the third consecutive year, proving it is setting the standard for tech and marketing.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n
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