Star Clemenger BBDO, Melbourne CD team Tom Martin and Julian Schreiber set to join Johannes Leonardo, New York as exec creative directors

CB Exclusive Update –  Johannes Leonardo, New York has confirmed the CB report on Monday that that star Clemenger BBDO, Melbourne creative director team Tom Martin (far left) and Julian Schreiber (left) are joining as executive creative directors, reporting into co-founders and and chief creative officers Leo Premutico and Jan Jacobs.

Says Jacobs: “We continue to be tasked with the big challenges faced by some of today’s most influential brands. We knew we needed a special team, and Tom and Julian are a rare breed. They are not only inspiring leaders but also true modern creatives who are comfortable in any medium.”

Adds Aussie expat Premutico, “We have always had enormous reverence for creatives who respect and listen to their clients’ challenges the way that Tom and Julian do. We are bringing them on board with a shared vision for the future.”

“It’s no small move to leave your home country, so it has to be absolutely worth it,” says Schreiber. “But the moment we started having a conversation with Leo and Jan about their creative thinking and vision, we knew this was the right move. We couldn’t be more excited about the trajectory of the agency and kind of work we’ll be making together.”

“We’ve had seven incredible years at Clem’s,” says Martin. “We’ve learned so much, particularly from creative leaders James McGrath and Ant Keogh, and we’re so honored to be part of that creative legacy. After that experience, it simply made sense to us that our next step was overseas.  We’re incredibly thrilled to now be part of creating a new legacy, at an agency with such an already well-established creative reputation.”