Robert Ryan joins Cru Digital Brisbane as GM

Brisbane-basedCru Digital, has appointed Robert Ryan as general manager. Ryan has 20 yearsconsulting experience in the tourism, advertising, airlines, digital media,government, mining, financial services and utilities fields, providingstrategic advice to boards and CEOs on how to increase customer interaction andengagement through the digital environment.

“The reason I joined Cru isbecause of their creativity and focus on great customer outcomes. The team isdoing best of breed work and has the international awards to back it up,” Ryansaid. “There is a good match between the creative side of Cru and the strategicside that I can bring in so it should be a powerful combination for clients.” 

Ryan hasheld previous roles with major organisations including Tourism Queensland,Australian Insurance Holdings, Origin Energy, AAMI, Air New Zealand, PowercorAustralia, Suncorp and Hastings Deering.

Based in Newstead, CruDigital is a team of creative individuals who design and create digitalsolutions that deliver both brand engagement and results for customers.  The agency has beennamed as one of the top 10 international agencies by the International MediaAwards (IMA).

Clients include theQueensland Department of Justice, Fortitude Valley mega venue Cloudland andParmalat brand Ice Break.