Ogilvy Melbourne snares former CHE creative director Richard Ralphsmith for executive CD role

CB Exclusive – Former CHE Melbourne creative director Richard Ralphsmith, who left in June to go freelance, has landed the role of executive creative director at Ogilvy, Melbourne.

He replaces former ECD Michael Knox, who was appointed ECD at Grey Melbourne earlier this year.

This time last year Ralphsmith was promoted to a creative director role at CHE, after five years at the agency.

Prior to CHE Ralphsmith had stints with M&C Saatchi in Sydney, London and New York, and Batey in Singapore, during which time he has produced major award-winning campaigns for brands such as Mercedes-Benz, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Schweppes, McDonald’s, Bakers Delight, IGA Supermarkets, Retravision, Laminex and Earth Choice.