Brisbane agency Mint recruits James McDonald from Publicis Singapore for general manager role

Brisbane agency Mint has appointed senior suit James McDonald to the new role of general manager. McDonald was regional business director at Publicis Singapore working on Citibank across 13 markets including Greater China, Korea, India and Australia, and on BMW Asia. He was previously at STW Group in Sydney and will be returning to his hometown of Brisbane after seven years working in Sydney and Asia.

“It’s a great opportunity. I’ve worked with a few of the people at Mint before and I know that together we’ll do some great work. I believe I can contribute significantly to the future development of MINT and bring a new perspective to strategic planning for its clients,” said McDonald.

McDonald’s previous clients have included Commonwealth Bank, Vodafone,Herron Pharmaceuticals, Bank of Queensland, Westfield and Mirvac.

Says John Northcott, Mint founder and managing director: “Theappointment of James is part of our overall strategic plan for thefuture. He’s very passionate about the advertising business, he hasgood business pedigree and he’s across the changing media environment.

“We are looking forward to applying James’ knowledge and experience toour existing clients and developing new areas of expertise for thebusiness. His experience in digital and data will form the basis forone of the strategic directions we have identified for the agency.  

“He also brings a wealth of big brand, through-the-line advertisingexperience which is uncommon in Brisbane. James will take on ashareholding in the business.”