Monkeys lures Jay Gelardi from Agency Republic, London for digital creative director role

Three Drunk Monkeys, Sydney has lured Jay Gelardi from Agency Republic, London to the role of digital creative director. At Agency Republic, where he spent eight years, Gelardi helped the agency win Digital Agency of the Year five times.

Gelardi also headed Republic Film, an interactive 3D, sound and video capability and has won numerous international awards for brands including PlayStation, BBC and Mercedes.

Says Three Drunk Monkeys digital director Ben Cooper (below right with Gelardi): “Jay’s work is standout in the digital space. But what sold us was his enthusiasm and drive for the bigger picture. With the recent wins of Diageo and IKEA, there couldn’t be a better time for him to start.”

Says Gelardi: “Joining the Monkeys was a natural fit. Their track record in producing quality creative that transcends traditional advertising is unparalleled, and the opportunity to help maximise this through digital was too good to pass up.”