Julian Watt departs 303 Sydney, replaced by Tony Williams – Lindsay Medalia takes national CD role

303Sydney creative director Julian Watt (far left) is departing the agencyfor a new, as yet unknown, venture, resulting in the restructure of303’s creative department with Perth-based Lindsay Medalia taking onthe national creative director role and recently appointed TonyWilliams (above right), ex BBH Singapore and Apple Tokyo CD, taking on creativeresponsibilities in Sydney.

“It’s unfortunate that Julian is leaving 303 and we’re disappointed tosee him go. He’s a talented guy and he’s done a great job in the shorttime he’s been with us,” says 303 CEO Nick Cleaver.

 “Thissituation has provided us with the opportunity to review how westructure our resources in Perth and Sydney and will allow us tointertwine our two creative departments more closely.”

“Ourgrowing digital offering and our recent account wins including HondaJazz, being confirmed on the Pepsico roster, Fidelity Investments, RSVPand others have really required us to look at broadening our creativeresources, and linking the two departments more closely together is ameans of us achieving this,” said Jon McKie, 303 Sydney managingdirector.

“Tony’s experience at Apple and at agencies acrossAsia gives him great insight. He has already had a tremendous impact ina short period of time, proving his value in several new business wins. We will consider our resources and position before deciding on a replacement for Julian.”